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FROM THE LIBRARY OF
REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Page

Preface . . . . . vii

General Rubrics . . . ix

Notes on the Kalendar . . xxii

Prayers before and after Office . 1

Isalter.

Lauds : Sunday ... 3

Monday

Tuesday

"Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Prime

Tierce

Sexts

Nones

Vespers : Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Compline .... 67

13toper of Reasons.

Advent 75

Christmas .

Epiphany .

112

Septuagesima

124

Lent

. 129

Passion-tide

149

Easter

. 162

Ascension-tide

178

Whitsun-tide

. 184

Trinity

. 191

Corpus Christi

. 193

Sundays after Tn

nity

. 197

Common of Saints.

Commemoration of B. V. M.
Common of Apostles in Easter-tide
Common of a Martyr or Confessor

in Easter-tide
Common of Apostles through the

year ....

Common of a Martyr through the

year ....

Common ef Many Martyrs through

the year ....
Common of a Bishop and Confessor

through the year .
Common of an Abbot or Monk

through the year .
Common of a Virgin and Martyr .
Common of a Virgin not Martyr .
Common of a Matron .
Dedication of a Church
Common Memorials of Saints

^Proper of Saints.

S. Andrew

Conception of B. V. M.

S.Thomas

S. Agnes

Conversion of S. Paul

Purification of B.V.M.

S. Matthias

Annunciation of B. V. M. .

S.Mark

SS. Philip and James .

Invention of the Cross

S. John before the Latin Gate

S. Barnabas

S. John Baptist .

SS. Peter and Paul

Commemoration of S. Paul .

Octave of S. John Baptist .

Visitation of B. V. M.

Octave of SS. Peter and Paul

Fage
210
212

214

217

219

222

224
226
228
229
230
235

238
240
242
244
245
248
251
253
256
256
258
260
262
263
266
267
269
270
272

CONTENTS.

Page
Octave of the Visitation . .273
S. Margaret .... 274

S. Mary Magdalene . . . 274
S.James . . . .276

S. Peter's Chains . . .277

Transfiguration . . . .278
Holy Name of Jesus . . .281
S. Laurence .... 284

Octave of the Holy Name . . 285
Repose of B. V. M. . . . 286
S. Bartholomew . . .288

Beheading of S. John Baptist . 289
Nativity of B. V. M. . . .290
Exaltation of the Cross . .291
S. Matthew . . . .292

S. Michael and All Angels . . 294

Page

Holy Guardian Angels

296

S.Luke

300

SS. Simon and Jude .

300

All Saints

301

All Souls

303

Octave of All Saints .

304

©crasional Offices.

Preparation for Holy Communion 306

Thanksgiving for Holy Communion 3 1 2

Gradual Psalms and Litany .

315

Penitential Psalms

. 322

Commendatory Office .

329

Office of the Dead

. 334

Itinerary

. 350

Table of Moveable Feasts

353

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On September 1, insert * S. Giles, Bp. and Conf.'

for ' gave poisonous kisses ' read ' drew nigh witli feigned sweetness.'
under line 21 insert ' This R. sei'ves till second Sutiday in September.^

dele ' This R. serves till.'

for 'fetnina' read 'foemlna.'

from bottom /or ^Sanctorum meritis, p. 220,' read ^Martyr Dei qui Unicu7n,

p. 289.'
from bottom, /or 'All of the Comvion' read 'Memorial.'*
from bottom, for ' 224 ' read ' 236.'*

and 23 from top, for ' come over ' read ' cover' : for ' nation' read 'nations.*
dele lines 20, 21, 26, 39.
from bottom, dele *.
dele line 5 from bottom.

under line 6 insert ' in case of keeping this Feast.'
dele line 20 from bottom,
from bottom, for ' 8 ' read * 7. '

dele lines 13, 14, 29 : line 10 from bottom, dele ' Both.'
dele lines 5, 6, 12.

dele bottom line and 6 from bottom.
dele lines 6, 20.
and 27, dele 'after Hymn.'
after ' eternity ' \
after ' tear ' [ inse7-t ' Amen. '

after ' ever' ;

from bottom and in running title, /or ' John Guaibert' read ' S. John Gualbert.'
from bottom, after ' Mary' insert ' *.'
under line 23 insert ' This verse precedes.'

[ 'September 1.

mider line 12 insert \ S. Gilks, Bishop and Confessor.

( Ifemorial of a Bishop and Confessor, p. 236.'

for ' times ' read ' temples. '

from bottom, /or ' psaltimus' read ' psallimus'
and 10 from bottom, dele 'after Hymn.'
after 'Abbess' insert '*.'

• Corresponding corrections needed under the name of every Saint marked *.

PREFACE.

" That a community of women should offer to the English Church a new book
of Offices, appears presumptuous as well as unnecessary, unless some explanation
be given of the causes which led to the attempt. S. Margaret's Sisterhood,
founded by the Rev. J. M. Neale, in 1854, was early provided with a MS. trans-
lation, abridged and simplified, of the shorter Sarum Hours, and with various
other Offices, selected from Eoman or Galilean uses, where Sarum was insufficient
or apparently unsatisfactory. For although Dr. Neale considered the Sarum
book as that of which the adoption was generally binding upon us, he preferred
a degree of eclecticism to a servile following of the old English use, when better
Offices were to be found elsewhere.

" Other persons, aware of our possessing many MSS., asked us to prepare a book
which should supply Offices yet wanting in existing manuals, and provide
abundance of materials for devotion from which they might select portions
suitable for use. We have thus endeavoured to respond to their request, and the
present volume is the careful, but very imperfect result of our labours, contain-
ing, besides much supplementary matter, the Breviary Offices from Prime to
Compline inclusive. Matins being already in course of publication separately.

"In this compilation, our founder's plan has been retained: i.e. Sarum has
been followed wherever possible. The Psalter, and Proper of Seasons exactly
reproduce Sarum, with a few abbreviations and simplifications ; except a few
alterations mentioned below.*

" If it be asked why the Roman books would not suffice us, and why we should
try to resuscitate a use long dead, we answer that the Galilean breviaries present us
with rich and varied treasures of Scriptural applications and mystical interpre-
tations, which might be sought vainly in the Roman forms ; and that Sarum
far surpasses Rome in the dignity and variety of its daily office ; in its absence
of unseemly haste (as when Rome continually replaces longer Psalms by Ps.
cxvii.) and in its sedulous and hearty use of continual intercession for living
and dead."

* The Christmas Eve Vesper Hymn is continued through the Octave, as in the York
Breviary, instead of, as in Sarum, using A solis ortus both at Lauds and Vespers. The
proper Office of S. Thomas of Canterbury is changed for the Common of a Martyr, the
Antiphon, ^. and I^. to the Memorial, being all that are retained from the original. The
Saturday Ants, after Trinity are from the Roman Breviary : because it was necessary to
take the lectionary for Matins from that source, and those Ants, must agree with the
lectionary of the current month. It should be added, that, also according to Dr. Neale's
usage, in accordance with the present custom of the English Church, invocations of Saints
and Angels are as a rule omitted, except when occurring in Psalms, Canticles, etc.

PEEFACE.

With such words the first edition of the Diurnal Breviary Offices was offered
for the use of the Church. It proved acceptable beyond expectation, and a new
impression was soon called for. Several men versed in the subject had now
become interested in this book, and it was pointed out by them that certain
alterations, bringing it into still closer accordance with the Sarum Breviary,
would render it more valuable, trustworthy, and suitable for English use. The
Offices for the Proper and Common of Saints had mostly been translated from
French uses. Further study revealed merits in the equivalent Sarum Offices, which
had previously been unperceived, and it was decided to remodel these portions of
the book.* The preface to the concluding volume of the Night Hours (that volume
having been arranged in accordance with these Diurnal Offices) contains a list
of the divergencies from Sarum, still retained : which also may be clearly seen
by comparison with the new Latin edition of the Great Breviary of 1531, now
in course of publication at Cambridge. It should be added that the Office for
the Dead is indicated for monthly recitation, according to the modern Roman
practice, as its daily use after the old English manner would probably be deemed
excessive ; and that the Commendatory Office is Galilean and Benedictine.

The Prefatory Notes to the Kalendar explain the principle on which a
number of new names have been added to it.

Owing to illness and absence, the original compiler was unable to finish her
work. The publication of this edition has therefore been greatly delayed.
"We now once more send out our book, with many thanks to the kind and
learned persons who have assisted us (particularly the Revs. H. G. Morse,
A. T. Chapman, W. J. Blew, and G. Moultrie (the latter of whom has given
most happy translations of several beautiful hymns) ; and with the humble
prayer that our Lord may be pleased to let it contribute in its small measure
to His honour and glory.

S. Margaret's, East Grinsted.

Lent, 1880.

* An Antiphoner of 1519—20, in the British Museum, in admirable preservation and
readily accessible, contains the whole of the Vesper music throughout the year, according to
the use of Sarum.

GENERAL HUBRICS.

(Sarum.)

Advent. — If any Feast, not being a Principal or Greater Double, fall on
any Sunday in Advent, it is transferred to Monday, and on Sunday are said
first Vespers of the Feast, with Memorial of Sunday. If on Monday, on Sunday
are said first Vespers of the Feast. If on Saturday, Vespers are of the Feast,
except the Saturday before Advent Sunday, when the first Vespers of Sunday are
said, with Memorial of the Feast. Any Feast, which is the Feast of the place,
falling on the first Sunday, is transferred to Monday, though on the other
Sundays it is not transferred, but the whole office is said on its own day. On
all Feasts in Advent a Memorial of the Feria is made at Lauds and both Vespers.

Candlemas. — If Candlemas Day fall on Sunday, the whole Office is of the
Feast, with Memorial of the Sunday. This applies to Septuagesima and Sexa-
gesima. If on Monday, its first Vespers are said on Sunday. If on Saturday,
the second Vespers of the Feast supersede the first Vespers of Sunday.

Lent. — On all Feasts kept in Lent, a Memorial of the Fast is made at Lauds
and both Vespers. Lent Compline is not altered for any Feast, except that
on the Annunciation the hymn takes the Christmas doxology.

From Ash Wednesday till Passion Sunday, Simple Feasts of the three first
classes are observed with Memorial of the Feria. Simples of the fourth class
are marked by a Memorial in place of first Vespers and Lauds, but are not
otherwise noticed. Simples of the three first classes falling between Passion
Sunday and Maundy Thursday may be transferred till the Octave of Easter.

From Passion Sunday till the morrow of Low Sunday no notice is taken of
any Simple Feasts, but only of Doubles, and of these, only till Maundy Thurs-
day. If any Double Feast fall on the Saturday before Passion or Palm Sunday,
Vespers are to be of the Sunday, with solemn Memorial of the Feast.

If the Annunciation falls on any Sunday, including Palm Sunday, it is
transferred to Monday, and in this case, and also when it falls on Monday,
on Sunday are said first Vespers of the Feast. If it falls on Saturday, Vespers
are of the Feast; except the Saturday before Passion or Palm Sunday, on
which two days Vespers are of Sunday.

But if it be the Feast of the place, the whole Office is said on its own day,
unless it be Passion or Palm Sunday, in which case it is transferred to Monday :
the first Vespers being said on Sunday.

If it falls on Wednesday in Holy Week, the Office is of the Feast, but its
second Vespers are superseded by first Vespers of Maundy Thursday.

On Tuesday in Holy Week the Office of the Dead is said throughout, unless
prevented by a Double Feast, in which case it is said, if possible, on the day
before. No Feasts are celebrated on or after Thursday in Holy Week ; but
Double Feasts and Simples of the three first classes are transferred to any
convenient day after the Octave of Easter ; Simple Feasts of the fourth class
are omitted for that year.

(When the Feast of S. Edward (March 18) fell between Passion Sunday and

GENERAL EUBEICS.

Easter Day it was omitted, not transferred ; and the Translation of S. Edward
(June 20) was kept for that year with two Vespers instead of one.)

Easter-tide includes the season from Easter Day till Nones on Saturday
in "Whitsun Week inclusive. Feasts above the lowest class occurring in Easter
"Week, or on the three days preceding, are transferred to Tuesday after the
Octave, or other convenient day, such that they can have both Vespers. Simple
Feasts of the fourth class are omitted for that year. This same order serves
for "Whitsun "Week. If a Double Feast occurs on Low Sunday it is transferred
to Monday ; if on Rogation Sunday, it is kept. Simple Feasts above the fourth
rank occurring on either of these Sundays are transferred. If any Double Feast
fall on the morrow of Low Sunday, or of Rogation Sunday, Vespers on Sunday
are of the Feast, with solemn Memorial of the Sunday. No Memorials of Ferias
are made in Easter-tide on any Double Feast, except when such falls on Ro-
gation Monday or the Vigil of the Ascension, in which case Memorial is made
of the Fast at Lauds only, before other Memorials. If a Simple Feast of the
fourth class occurs on either of these days, it is observed only by a Memorial
made at first Vespers and Lauds. The Memorials of the Resurrection are said
on Sunday, whether the Office be of Sunday or of a Feast, except on the In-
vention of the Cross. Easter Compline does not change for Festivals, except
that on the Annunciation the Hymn takes the Christmas Doxology as directed
in the Rubric for Office of the Feast.

(When Low Sunday fell on the festival of S. George (April 23) the Feast
was transferred to Monday, not Tuesday ; and a Memorial was made of S. George
at second Vespers of Sunday : Vespers of Monday being of S. George, with
Memorial of first Vespers of S. Mark.)

If Low Sunday fall on SS. Philip and James (May 1) the Feast is
transferred to Monday; but the second Vespers of Low Sunday are of SS.
Philip and James, with Memorial of Low Sunday, and Vespers on Monday are
of Invention of the Cross with Memorial of the Apostles.

If a Double Feast, or Simple above the lowest class, occur on the vigil of
the Ascension, it is not transferred : but a Memorial of the vigil is made at Lauds.
At first Vespers of the Ascension a Memorial is made of a Double, but not of a
Simple Feast.

If a Double, or Simple of the three first classes, occur during the Octave of
Ascension, it is kept, with Memorial of the Ascension, at both Vespers and at
Lauds. If on Sunday, it is kept, with Memorial of the Sunday preceding that
of the Ascension. If on the morrow of Ascension, Memorial of a Double
Feast is made at second Vespers of Ascension Day. Simple Feasts of the
fourth class are merely commemorated.

Simple Feasts of the three first classes occurring on the Octave of Ascension
are transferred to the morrow. Simples of the lowest class are omitted. No
Feast occurring on Whitsun Eve is to be observed or commemorated on that
day. Doubles and Simples of the three first classes are transferred till after
Trinity Sunday.

Corpus Christi. — Any Feast above the lowest class occurring on the Feast
of Corpus Christi is transferred to the first vacant day in the Octave. The
Office of the Feast is kept throughout the Octave with Rulers, including
Sunday, unless any Feast of nine lessons intervene : in which case the Office is
of that Feast, even if on Sunday ; and Memorial and middle lessons are of the
Octave, except on the Commemoration of S. Paul, when the whole service is of
that Feast.

Vigils. — Sarum Vigils noted in this book : Those of Christmas, Epiphany,

GENERAL EUBEICS.

Easter, Ascension, Whitsun, S. Jolin Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, S. James,
S. Laurence, Repose of Blessed Virgin, S. Matthew, SS. Simon and Jude, All
Saints', S. Andrew, S. Thomas. No proper Office was provided for Vigils of
Saints' days : but the first Vespers of the Feast were said under that name, and
in some cases, had a proper Collect.

Octaves. — The directions for keeping Octaves vary, according as the Feast is
counted as having, or not having, Eulers of the choir. Octaves, according to
Sarum, are :

1. All Principal Doubles; Corpus Christi, Visitation, Holy Name, S.
Stephen, S. John Evang., Holy Innocents [S. Thomas of Canterbury, and
Nativity of B.V.M., which have not Octaves in this book]. (All the foregoing
had Rulers throughout the Octave, except the Dedication of a Church, falling
between Septuagesima and Easter, in which case it had Rulers on the Octave
day only.)

2. Nativity of S. John Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul [SS. Laurence, Andrew,
and Martin: not marked with Octaves in this book. S. Andrew's Octave was
kept during the days before Advent ; but in Advent a Memorial only of the day
in Octave was said, until the Octave-day, which was kept with Memorial of the
Advent Feria. The Octave-day of S. Martin was not kept when it fell on a
Sunday.] This second division had no Rulers through the Octave ; except that
SS. Peter and Andrew had them on the Octave-days.

(All Saints, if kept with an Octave, should apparently be considered as
having Rulers. It had no Octave in old English use.)

When a Feast is kept with an Octave, the Office of the Feast, beginning at
Lauds, is said for the six following days, with these exceptions : At Lauds the
five Psalms are said under the first Antiphon. The Antiphons to Benedictus,
and to Magnificat at Vespers, are taken from among the Antiphons to Psalms at
first Vespers, unless otherwise provided for. At Prime, Antiphon to Quicunque
and Collect, as directed in Psalter for days in Octaves. At Vespers, the Psalms of
the second Vespers of the day are said with the first Antiphon at Lauds, except
when otherwise directed. The I^. is not said.

On the Sunday falling within an Octave with Rulers, at first Vespers are
said Psalms of second Vespers with the first Antiphon of Lauds ; all the rest as
at first Vespers of the Feast, except that the I^. is not said. Lauds are said as
through the Octave. Second Vespers are said as on the Feast, except that the
I^. is not said. Memorial of the Sunday, at Lauds and both Vespers.

But in an Octave without Rulers, on the Sunday within the Octave, the
Offices are of the Sunday with Memorial of the Octave, unless a Double Feast or
Simple of any of the three first classes fall on the Sunday, in which case the
Offices are of that Feast, with Memorial, first of the Sunday, and next of the
Octave.

On the Octave-day, all is said as on the first day, except that at first Vespers
the Psalms (when not otherwise ordered) are all said under the first Antiphon,
and no I^. to the Chapter is said at either Vespers.

Simple Feasts. — It is necessary to understand that Simple Feasts in the old
English and in the modern Roman use have little in common except the name.
In the latter rite. Simple Feasts are all of one type : they begin after the
chapter at first Vespers, have Ferial Psalms and three lessons at Matins, and end
with Nones ; never having second Vespers. So that a Feast of three or nine
lessons means respectively a Simple or a Double or Semi-double. In the
English use, Simple Feasts were of five classes, the lowest of which only was
similar to the Roman. The first three had first and second Vespers, and the

GENERAL BUBRICS.

first two had nine lessons at Matins. If therefore anything like the ancient
forms of keeping Feasts is to be maintained, it is necessary to mark these
varieties, and this is here done in as plain a manner as could be devised. The
Simples are divided into four sets, as follows :

First Class= Simples with Triple Invitatory.

Second Class^Simples of nine lessons with Double or Simple Invitatory.

Third Class=Simples of three lessons with Double or Simple Invitatory, but
with Rulers of the Choir.

Fourth Class=^Simples of three lessons without Rulers of Choir.

No Feast of only three lessons, without Rulers, has second Vespers, nor is
any Memorial of it made instead of second Vespers. The Antiphons and
Psalms at first Vespers are of the Feria, and the proper Office begins at the
Chapter, continuing till Nones inclusive on the day following, with Ferial
Psalms at Matins.

N.B. — These, as well as many others of the foregoing directions, are given
here in case it be desired to keep any of these Feasts with their full Office ; a
case provided for, though not intended, in the Proper and Common of Saints.

CoMMKMORATiONS. — Theso wcrc Offices of devotion, used monthly, weekly, or
at other intervals, and difi'ering in difterent places, both as to their subject and
their frequency. Of this nature is the monthly recitation of the Office of the
Blessed Sacrament, and of the Holy Name, mentioned in Proper (but neither of
these appears to have been so used in former times), and the Office of the Blessed
Virgin as set down for use at Quinquagesima, before and after the Octave of
Ascension, &c. This Office is set doM'n in the Common of Saints. Commem-
orations never had second Vespers, nor any Memorial in lieu of second Vespers.

Commemorations are superseded by all Feasts with Rulers, by Octaves with
Rulers, by Rogation Monday and Wednesday, Ember days, Vigils, and also
weekdays of the third class.

Memorials. — 1. Memorials are appointed in the Breviary at Lauds and
Vespers only. When the Office of any Feast which is not transferred, or of
a Greater Feria, is superseded by that of a day of higher dignity, a Memorial
is made of such superseded day, its proper Office being wholly omitted in case
of Occurrence, or omitted at first or second Vespers, according to circumstances,
in case of Concurrence. These especial Memorials are thus formed :

(1) At Lauds, Ant. to Ben. : at Vespers that to Mag., from the omitted Office.

(2) "f". and I^. following the hymn in the same Office.

(3) Collect of that Office, preceded by Let us pray.

2. It has been thought advisable to place in the Kalendar of this book, in
•order that it may form in some degree a chart of Church history, the names of many
Saints connected with important events in the Church, and more especially in
that of our own country. Although these names are marked in the Kalendar with
their proper dignities, as set down in English or Roman books, this has been
done only for the sake of supplying information to those who desire it, as the
compilers of the present volume do not presume or wish to offijr new Festivals
for observance. These names are commemorated by Memorials set down in
the Proper of Saints, as are also most of the black-letter days of the Prayer-book
Kalendar. All days marked * in the Proper of Saints are meant to be
COMMEMORATED BY MEMORIALS ONLY. The Only Festivals in the Proper of
Saints intended to be kept with full Office, are those for which the Matin
Offices are provided in the third volume of "Night Hours." These Memorials,
as well as those referred to in paragraph i, take precedence of those in the
Psalter.

GENEEAL EUBEICS.

3. The number of Collects, including Memorials, said at any one OflSce, must
not exceed seven : that being the number of petitions in the Lord's Prayer.
The order of precedence in Memorials is as follows :

(1) Memorial of any Feast-day of which the full Office is not kept.

(2) Of Sunday.

(3) Of day in Octave.

(4) Of the Feria, in Advent and Lent.

(5) Season Memorials, as, in Easter, of the Eesurrection, etc.

The Memorials forbidden on certain days are those in this book. Such
directions do not refer to the Memorials peculiar to any religious community.

Antiphons. — The Antiphons to Benedictus, Magnificat, and Nunc Dimittis
are sung before and after the Canticles on all Principal and Greater Doubles.
At other times the first few words only are said before the Canticle, the whole
being said after. In this latter way Antiphons to Psalms are always said
according to the use of Sarum. (The Koman use is also provided for in this
book.) When the words of an Antiphon are taken from the beginning of the
Psalm or Canticle, they are not repeated, but the Psalm is continued from the
point where the Antiphon ceased.

Collects. — If the Collect be addressed to the Father, it is concluded, Through
Jesus Christ our Lord, etc. If to the Son; Who livest and reignest, etc. If
in the beginning of the Collect the Son has been named : Through the satne, etc. ;
if the mention of the Son occurs at the end : Who liveth and reigneth tvith Thee
and the Holy Ghost, etc. If the Holy Ghost has been named, in the ending
is said : In the unity of the same Soly Ghost.

When many Collects are said in the Litany, the first only shall end : Through
Jesus Christ, etc., or otherwise, as above. The others shall be said without any
ending at all, except the last ; but every Collect shall have Let us pray before it.

But when Collects follow one another as Memorials, etc., the rule is difierent.
The Collect for the day always (except on Good Friday and Easter Eve) ends
with full ascription : the Collect of the Memorial last in order, likewise takes
its full ending : the iiiterraediate collects, if ending. Through, etc., close at the
word Lord, without ascription; but if ending otherwise, they retain their
full termination.

DIGNITY OF FEASTS.

English.

The English uses differed from each other
considerably in dignity of Feasts : scarcely at
all in form and order of service. The Sarum
dignities are given here, and in the Kalendar
of this book, except in cases of Saints not
found in Sarum Kalendars, but only in York,
Hereford, etc.

Principal Doubles.
Christmas Day, Epiphany, Easter Day,
Ascension Day, Whitsun Day, Repose
of Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast of the
place, Dedication of Church.

Greater Doubles.
Purification, Trinity Sunday, Corpus
Christi, Visitation, Holy Name, Nativity
of Blessed Virgin, All Saints.

Lesser Doubles.
S. Stephen, S. John Ev., Holy In-
nocents, Circumcision, Annunciation ;
Easter Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, and Whitsun Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday ; Low Sunday, Invention of
the Cross, Nativity of S. John Baptist,
SS. Peter and Paul, Transfiguration, Ex-
altation of Holy Cross, Conception of
Blessed Virgin.

Inferior Doubles.
SS. Andrew, Thomas, Thomas of Can-
terbury, Matthias, Gregory, Ambrose,
George, Mark, SS. Philip and James,
Augustine of England, James, Bartholo-
mew, Augustine of Hippo, Matthew,

XIV

GENERAL EUBRICS.

Michael and All Angels, Jerome, Trans-
lation of S. Edward, SS. Luke, Simon and
Jude, All Souls.

All other Feasts are Simples : divided into
four classes : see p. xi., and Kalendar.

Principal privileged Sundays.
First Sunday in Advent, Passion Sun-
day, Palm Sunday.

Greater Privileged Sundays.
Second, third, fourth in Advent ; Sep-
tuagesima, and all after till Passion
Sunday.

Lesser privileged Sundays.
Those on which a series of Matins
lessons was hegun : first Sunday after
the Octave of Epiphany, Rogation Sun-
day, first Sunday after Trinity.

Inferior privileged Sundays.
All the rest, throughout the year.

Principal Ferias.
Ash- Wednesday, Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Vigil of
"Whitsun Day.

Greater Ferias.
All week days from Passion Sunday
to Maundy Thursday.

Lesser Ferias.
All week days from Ash-Wednesday
to Passion Sunday, the first and third
Rogation Days, the last nine days of
Advent.

Inferior Ferias.

Week days in Advent before 0 Sa-
pientia.

Roman.

Doubles of the First Class.

Christmas Day, Epiphany, Easter Day,

Monday and Tuesday, Ascension Day,

Whitsun Day, Monday and Tuesday,

Corpus Christi, Nativity of S. John
Baptist, of SS. Peter and Paul, Repose
of Blessed Virgin Mary, All Saints,
Dedication of Church, Patron or Title of
Church.

Doubles of the Second Class.

Circumcision, Feasts of Holy Trinity,
and of the Purification, Annunciation,
Visitation, Nativity and Conception of
the Blessed Virgin ; Birthdays of Apos-
tles, Feasts of Evangelists, S. Stephen,
Holy Innocents ; Invention of the Cross,
Holy Name, SS. Joseph, Laurence,
Michael.

Greater Doubles.

Transfiguration, Holy Cross Day, Con-
version of S. Paul, S. John Port-Latin,
S. Barnabas, Beheading of S. John
Baptist, Lammas Day, S. Anne, Presen-
tation of Blessed Virgin Mary, minor
Patrons.

Semi- Doubles.*

Days within Octaves. The rest are
set down in the Kalendar.

All other Feasts are Simples.

Greater Sundays of the First Class.

First Sunday in Advent, first in Lent,
Passion Sunday, Palm Sunday, Easter
Day, Low Sunday, Whitsun Day, Trinity
Sunday.

Greater Sundays of the Second Class.

Second, third, and fourth Sundays in
Advent, Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and
Quinquagesima Sundays ; second, third,
and fourth Simdays in Lent.

Greater Ferias.
Ferias in Advent and Lent, Ember
Days, Rogation Monday.

* The difference between Doubles and Semi-
Doubles is that in the latter the Ants, to
Psalms and Canticles at Lauds and Vespers
are not doubled.

GENERAL NOTES.

GENERAL NOTES (Roman Use).

Althougli this book endeavours carefully to represent the old English use,
with as little alteration as possible, there are certain points regarding which
some persons may give preference to the reformed Roman use; and, in order
to accommodate all parties as far as possible, they are here set down : noting
that one use or the other must he wholly followed in these particulars^ as there
are great discrepancies between the two ; and also that the rubrics in the body
of the book refer to English use alone, except when otherwise specified.

1. Dignity of Feasts. — See tables of Concurrence and Occurrence.

2. Feasts in Holy Week. — All Doubles deferred till the first days un-
hindered after Low Sunday : all others wholly omitted.

3. Office of the Dead. — Said on the first day unhindered in every month,
and on every Monday in Advent and Lent, except in Holy Week.

4. Prime. — See rubric before the Office.

5. Doubling of Ants, to Psalms. — On all Double Feasts, these are doubled
as well as those to the Canticles,

6. Vespers. — Said in Octaves, &c. with the five Antiphons of Lauds : not
with the first only.

TABLE I.

Occurrence (i.e. when one Feast occurs on the same day as another Feast).

Principal Sunday

Greater Sunday

Lesser Sunday

Inferior Sunday

Principal and Greater Double . . .

Lesser and Inferior Double ....

Simple of the three first classes . . .

Simple of the fourth class ....

Day in an Octave, and Octave-day,

with Eulers

4
0

8
3

4
4

^1
3

3
3

3
5

Octave-day without Eulers ....

Day in an Octave without Eulers . .

1
1

1
3
3

Principal Feria

Greater Feria

Lesser and Inferior Feria ....

1. All of A, Translation of B.

2. All of A, nothing of B.

•T3

§'

3. Service of B, Memorial o^" A.

it!

4. Service of A, Memorial of B.

5. All of B, nothing of A.

£3-
o

6. All of the higher, Translation of

C3"

CD^

the other.

7. All of B, Translation of A.

8. Service of the Octave-day, Memo-
rial of the other.

* A Memorial is made of Feast at

Lauds, but at no other Service.

i'^

t When a Double Feast falls on a Sun-

day in Easter-tide, a Memorial is made

of the Sunday.

X A Simple Feast above the lowest

class falling on the Octave-day of Ascen-

sion or Corpus Christi is translated.

t3J

xvii

Sarum*

TABLE II.

Concurrence (i.e. when Secmd Vespers of one Feast falls on the same day

as First Vespers of a Feast following).

If Fiest Vespers of B concue with Second Vespees of A.

Principal Sunday

Greater Sunday

Lesser and Inferior Sunday . . .

Principal Double

Greater Double

Lesser Double

3
3

4
3

3
3

1
1

4
1
2
1*

1
0

3
3

1
2

1
0

1
1
2
2

1
2
0

Inferior Double

Simple of the three first classes . .

Simple of the fourth class . . .

2
1*
1
4

2
3
3
4

1*
1

2
1*
2
4

—
4

Octave-day with Eulers ....

Octave-day without Rulers . . .

0
4

Principal Feria

1. Service of B, Memorial of A.

2. All of B, nothing of A.

3. Service of A, Memorial of B.

ffi

4. All of A, nothing of B.

a
s

* The Octave-days which rank as
Simples of the first class have their

o
a;

1— I

Second Vespers with a Memorial of

CD^

the Feast following, unless such Feast
is unable to have its own Second Ves-

cl-

pers ; viz. Octave-days of S. Andrew,

Epiphany, Ascension, Corpus Christi,

•

S. Peter, Visitation, Holv Name,

•-^

Eepose and Is^ativity of B. V. M. ; also

Octave-day of the Dedication, if not

in Advent, or Septuagesima to Easter.

XVlll

TABLE I.

Occurrence (i.e. the falling of two Feasts on one day).
If there occue on the same day a

Double of the first class . .

Double of the second class .

Double

Day in Octave

Day of Octave

Semi-Double

1
5

1
3
0

Simple

3
3

Greater Feria

Vigil

1. Translation of the first,

Office of the second.

2. Office of the first, Trans-

lation of the second.

t=^

3. Commemoration of the

first, Office of the second.

t*5

4. Office of the first, Com-

' memoration of the second.

Ct-

5. Nothing of the first,

Office of the second.

6. Office of the first, nothing

of the second.

7. Officeof the greater, Com-

memoration of the less.

8. Office of the greater,

Translation of the less.

TABLE II.

Concurrence (i.e. when Second Vespers of a Feast fall on the same day as
First Vespers of a Feast following).

Greater Sunday, or of first or
second class

Lesser or Ordinary Sunday . . .

1
4

1
6

Double of the first class ....

Double of the second class . . .

Patron or Title of Church . . .

Greater Double

Lesser Double

Semi-Double

1
3

CD
O

cd'
o

4
5

Octave-day

3
3

CD
O

Day within Octave

1. All of the following, nothing of

the preceding.

2. All of the preceding, nothing of

the following.

3. All of the following, Commemo-

ration of the preceding.

4. All of the preceding, Commemo-
ration of the following.

t
9

5. Chapter of the following, Com-

memoration of the preceding.

6. All of the more worthy, Com-
memoration of the less worthy.

OF SAYING OFFICE.

The Sarum manner of saying Office was not only elaborate, and complicated by
varieties of Invitatories and Rulers, but probably, as elsewhere, received many
modifications in process of time. Tbe following notes attempt to combine
correctness with as much simplicity as possible : —

The bell being rung for the commencement of the Office, all rise (except in
Lent), and turn to the Altar, make the sign of the Cross, and say in silence the
Lord's Prayer, and, if it be so ordered, the Angelic Salutation. The Officiant
then begins aloud (signing himself with the Cross), 'f. "0 God, make speed,"
etc., and the Office proceeds. (In Lent all kneel till the Officiant begins the ^.)
The Alleluia following the Gloria is said by all together. In Christmas- and
Easter-tides the whole Office is said standing ; but the choir kneels when the
Priest gives the blessing. At other times, those not engaged in singing are per-
mitted to sit during the Psalms ; the Ferial Petitions and other Prayers are said
kneeling, on Ferias when the Miserere is said, and the Priest, if present, alone
stands when it is so noted in the Psalter; but at other times all stand. The three
Gospel Canticles are recited, all standing. The Hymns are said or sung antiphon-
ally, verse by verse. The Psalms are repeated antiphonally, whether said or
sung, in this manner : — the first half of the first verse of each Psalm is said by
the Precentor, the whole choir joins him in the second half; after which the
even verses are said on one side, and the uneven on the other ; or the fijst half of
each verse is said by the Officiant, and the second by the choir. But when
Psalms occur among the Petitions, they are not so said ; the Officiant says the
first half of each verse, and the congregation the other half; or the whole is
said by all together. Antiphons are said in this manner : — 1, Before the Psalm or
Canticle, the Officiant or Precentor says or sings the first two or three words
alone, and the Psalm is then begun. 2, Afterwards he again begins the Antiphon
alone, and the choir joins in for the remainder. But when an Antiphon is
doubled it is said or sung before the Psalm or Canticle, according to rule 2.
After, the whole is said or sung by the choir.

On Wednesday in Holy Week there is no kneeling at Vespers or Compline.
Nor on Maundy Thursday, except at Lauds. On Good Friday all kneel before
the first Antiphon at every hour, and again for the Prayers after repetitions of
the Antiphon, and so on Easter Eve.

The manner of saying the I^. difiers at Vespers and at the little hours. To
put it briefly, at Vespers the Officiant or other person appointed says the first
few words, and the choir take up the rest. At the little hours (i.e. Tierce, Sexts,
Nones) the Officiant says the whole of the first sentence, and the choir repeats it
all afterwards ; except in Lent, when the rule is the same as at Vespers.

The exact manner in which the IV- was recited at Salisbury was as follows : —
' At First Vespers on the Greater Feasts the I^. is thus said : Two clerks only
sing the three or four first words, the whole choir then joins in ; the following
versicles are sung by the two clerks only, and the repetition of the ly. is simg by
the whole choir. At Second Vespers (as also at First Vespers except on the

OF SAYING OFFICE.

Greater Feasts), one boy begins the I^. and sings the versicles, the choir taking
up and singing the ^7. as above. At the little hours, except in Lent, and on three
Sundays preceding, one clerk says the -w-hole I^. which is then repeated by the
choir ; the clerk sings the following versicles, the choir sings the repetition of
the 1^7., then the clerk sings the final versicle, and the choir answers with the
fimal I^.'

The manner of saying the Gradual in Easter "Week was as follows : — 'Two
clerks sing the four first words ; the choir joins in and sings till the beginning of
the first ^. which is sung by two clerks. Two seniors sing the I^. " Alleluia" :
the whole choir repeats, "This is the day," etc. Two seniors sing the next "f.
and the choir takes it up at the last word, which it sings, and then sings
"Alleluia." ' A simpler manner of saying the Gradual is given in the body of the
book, as so large a stafl" of clerks is not likely often to be available.

The Lord's Prayer and Apostles' Creed are said wholly in silence wherever
they occur in Ofl3.ce.

The Confessions and Absolutions are said in a low voice.

The organ is not used during Lent, except on Sundays and on Maundy
Thursday.

"When two or more Offices are said by aggregation, that is, immediately
following one another, the usual silent beginning is omitted in all but the first ;
and the Collect and Preces, if common to all, are said only in the last.

Space does not allow us here to dwell on the spiritual meaning which imder-
lies the whole Oflice, and so richly repays investigation. We conclude in the
words of the " Myrroure of our Ladye" : " Though this be true after the
spiritual meaning, yet after the letter the changing that is in God's service from
one thing to another is ordained to let it drive away your dulness, that ye should
not wax tedious and weary, but gladly and joyfully, not in vain joy, but in joy
of spiritual devotion, continue in God's service. Therefore sometime ye sing,
sometime ye read, sometime ye hear ; now one alone, now twain together, now
all. Sometime ye sit, sometime ye stand, sometime ye incline, sometime ye
kneel, now toward the Altar, now toward the choir. And all to the praising of our
Lord Jesus Christ ; and so to exercise the body to the quickening of the soul,
that all such bodily observances should not be found without cause of ghostly
understanding. Now join to all this the fruit of that thing that is sung and
read, and thereto the fellowship of the Angels among you in time of God's service,
and most of all the marvellous and unspeakable presence of God Himself, from
"Whom our Lady is not far, and see whether it be not nigh another Heaven to
serve and praise God in the choir."

NOTES ON THE KALENDAE.

The whole position of English Catholics is historical. The Kalendar is the
chart of Church history, and, as set forth in the present attempt, more especially
of English Church history.

The first conversion of England on the introduction of Christianity into the
land was during the Roman occupation — of this, Alban the protomartyr is the
representative. The Romans left the country, and the heathen Saxons drove the
British into Cornwall, Wales, and Cumbria. Dubritius and David Abp. are
among the greater Bishops of this Church. With these is associated Germanus
of Auxerre, who helped them to conquer and root out Pelagianism. But the
British Church was not missionary.

We turn to Ireland. Its people, the Gaelic Celts, had populated part of
Scotland. They were, properly speaking, the Scots. The Picts of the east and
of Strathclyde were probably Cymri. We have, first, independent missions,
possibly from Rome. Patrick, to Ireland, a.d. 460 ; Ninian, to the Picts of
Strathclyde, 432 ; Palladius, to the Northern Picts, 430 ; Ternan to the same
district. This closes the second stage.

In the third, we must keep two lines in view : the Roman and the Celtic
missions to this island.

At the opening we have Comgall, the great Abbot of Bangor, near Belfast,
the centre of life and civilization; and Kentigern (the little deserted child
brought to Servan of Culross), afterwards Bishop of Glasgow and Strathclyde,
and founder of S. Asaph monastery in North Wales, and friend of S. David in
his old age. These two lived through the great period, though apparently
independent of the chief actors. Augustine, 597, converted the Anglo-Saxons.
Paulinus went to York. Both missions seemed ready to perish. The Cymric
Christians would have nothing to do with them. Cadoc of Llancarvan,
Sampson of Dol, Gildas of Glastonbury, fled from the heathen Saxon.

About the same time Columba, after his quai-rel with Comgall, landed in
lona, and spread light all around. His disciple Drostane penetrated to Deer
in Buchan. Columba died ; but from his monastery came Aydan to Northum-
hria, and, with Oswald its king, converted the north of England. Aydan was
succeeded by Finnan, and he by Colman. England was subdued Ijy Celtic
missionaries ; then came the clash with the Roman mission at Canterbury.
There were Colman, Cuthbert, Hilda, and Begha in the north among the
Celts, and Wilerid in the south. Wilfrid prevailed, and Colman fled, carrying
the remains of Aydan. Cuthbert submitted; and thenceforward the Church
was one. The Celtic traditions were still preserved at lona, till Adamnan, the
historian of Columba, submitted to the now prevailing practices.

In the early Saxon period we have Chad, John of Beverley, Bede,
Botolph, Guthlac, Aldhelm. At the same time, Winifred in North Wales,
and Nathalan, a saint whose history is not absolutely certain, in Scotland.
Thus closes what may be called the third period.

NOTES ON THE KALENDAE.

The fourth extends to the Norman invasion. "We have Swithin the
reformer; Dunstax, Columbanus,* and Boniface, missionaries ; Etheldreda,
Edmund and Edward, martyrs, and Edward the Confessor.

The fifth period is that of Norman civilization. In England, Anselm. In
Scotland, Margaret, and afterwards David. Then the contenders in England
with royal power — Thomas of Canterbury and Edmund. Of more quiet
persons, Hugh and Thomas of Hereford.

Nearly all the local saints of this Kalendar have now been enumerated.
Bridget was associated with Patrick. Magnus, a devout king of the Orkneys,
1102. Osmund, the compiler of the Sarum rite. Wulstan, the protector of
the Saxons from the early Normans. Gbnoveva was connected with Germanus.

Their names are set down in the first of the following lists. The second gives
the history of the Religious Life.

1. First Christian Cenobites.

Paul, first hermit, 341. Pachomius, 349. Antony, 356. Hilarion, 372.

2. Founders of Eeligious Orders.

Basil, founder of Eastern Monasticism, 379. Benedict, of Western,
543. Placidus and Maur, disciples of Benedict; his sister, Scholastica.
Columbanus, Celtic (Comgall, Columba, Adamnan, Aydan).

3. Revival of Monastic Life.

RoMUALD, founder of Camaldunes, 1027. John Gu albert, of Vallombrosa,.
1073. Bruno, of Carthusians, 1101. Norbert, of Premonstratensians, 1134.
Bernard, of Cistercians, 1153.

4. Revival of Religious Life by Friars and Preaching Orders.

Dominic, 1221. In his order, Thomas Aquinas, theologian, 1274. Vincent
Ferrer, missionary, 1419.

Francis, 1226. In his order, Clara, foundress of female Order, 1253 ;
BoNAVENTURA, thcologian, 1274; Bernardine, missionary, 1444; Elizabeth,
Q., tertiary, 1231.

5. Period of Protestant Reform.

Francis de Paula, founder of Minims, 1507. Ignatius Loyola, of
Jesuits, 1556 ; in that Order, Francis Xavier, missionary, 1552. Philip
Neri, of Oratorians, 1595. Peter of Alcantara, 1562. Theresa, 1582, and
John of the Cross, 1591, of reformed Carmelites. Charles Borromeo, of
Oblates, 1584. Jane Frances de Chantal, of Visitation, 1641. Vincent de
Paul, of Lazarists and Sisters of Charity, 1660.

The names in the thh'd list belong to Saints of the universal Church, and need
no comment.

The fourth list gives the names of post-Reformation Saints. Charles
BoRROMEo, bishop of Milan; Francis de Sales, of Geneva; and Thomas
of ViLLANOVA, the saintly bishop of a very poor see.

No reference is made in this analysis to the black-letter Saints of the Prayer-
book Kalendar, except in so far as they enter into this historical scheme. Many
of the rest of them were retained in the Kalendar for no very apparent reason,
unless the ancient connection between the English and Galilean Churches be
counted sufficient cause.

Soon after lived Benedict ; not in this period. Their systems long were rivals.

XXIV

NOTES ON THE KALENDAE.

List I. — British, Irish, Scotch, and English Saints.

Adamnan

Chad

Etheldred

Osmund

Alban

Colman

Frideswide

Oswald

Aldhelm

Columba

Germanus

Palladius

Alphege

Columbanus Gilbert

Patrick

Anselm

Comgall

Gildas

Paulinus

Asaph

David, K.

Guthlac

Sampson

Augustine

David, B.

Hilda

Servan

Aydan

Drostane

Hugh

S within

Bede

Dubritius

John of Beverley

Ternah

Begha

Dunstan

Kentigem

Thomas "f Cant.

Boniface

Edmund, K. Magnus

Thomas of Hereford

Botolph

Edmund,

B. Margaret

Wilfrid

Bridget

Edward, K. M. Ninian

Winifred

Cadoc

Edward, K. C. Ode

Wolstan

List IL-

■Founders of Orders or Great Religious.

Anthony-

Dominic

John Gualbert

Romuald

Benedict

Francis of Assisi Maur

Scholastica

Bernard

Francis de Paula Norbert

Theresa

Bernardine

Francis Xavier Paul

Thomas Aquinas

Bonaventura

Hilarion

Peter of Alcantara

Vincent de Paul

Bruno

Ignatius Loyola Philip Neri

Vincent Ferrer

Clara

Jane Frances Placidus

List IIL-

— Frimitive Saints of Universal

Church.

Agatha

Forty MM. of Sebaste

Martin

Agnes

Gregory the Great

Mary, B. V. (6)

Ambrose

Gregory Nazianzen

Matthew, Ap. Ev.

Andrew, Ap.

Hilary

Matthias, Ap.

Anne

Holy Innocents

Maurice

Athanasius

Ignatius

Monica.

Augustine

Irenaeus

Nicolas

Barnabas, Ap

James the Great, Ap.

Paul, Ap. (3)

Bartholomew,

'Ap.

Jerome

Perpetua

Basil

John Bapt. (2)

Peter, Ap. (2)

Blandina

John, Ev. (2)

Philip & James, App.

Cecilia

Joseph

Poly carp

Chrysostom

Justin Martyr

Pothinus

Clement

Katharine

Sebastian

Cosmas and Damian

Laurence

Simon & Jude, App.

Cyprian

Leo

Thomas, Ap.

Cyril of Jerusalem

Luke, Fv.

Timothy

Fabian

Margaret
Mark, Ev.

Vincent

List lY .—Post-Reformation Saints.

Charles Borromeo

Francis de Sales

Thomas of ViUanova

Cl^e ISalenliar.

JANUARY.

Kalendas.
iv. Non.
iii. Non.

Prid. Non.
Nonse.
viii. Idus.
vii. Id.
vi. Id.
V. Id.
iv. Id.
iii. Id.
Prid. Id.
Idus.

xix. Kal. Feb.

xviii. Kal.
xvii. Kal.
xvi. Kal.
XV. Kal.
xiv. Kal.
xiii. Kal.

iii. Kal.
xi. Kal.
X. Kal.
ix. Kal.

viii. Kal.
vii. Kal.

vi. Kal.

V. Kal.
iv. Kal.

iii. Kal.
Prid. Kal.

Circumcision.

Oct. S. Stephen.

Oct. S. John.

Genoveva, V. at Paris, a.d. 512.

Oct. Holy Innocents, [a.d. 1066.

Eve of Epiphany. Edward, K.C.

<5pip6an)a.

Of the Octave.

Lucian, Priest, M. a.d. 245.

Of the Octave.

Oct. Epiphany.

Mems. Hilary, Bp. of Poictiers,
A.D. 368. Kentigern, Bp. Glas-
gow, A.D. 603 (fr. Nov. 13).

{S. Hilary on this day, in Roman
luse, from Jan. 13.)

Maur. D. Ah. a.d. 584.

{Paul, Hermit, a.d. 341.

Antony, Abbot, a.d. 356.

Prisca, V.M. a.d. 270.

Wulstan, Bp. a.d. 1095.

Fabian, M, Bp. of Kome, a.d. 250,
[Sebastian, M. a.d. 304.

Agnes, V.M. a.d. 304 or 301.

Vincent, Deacon, M. a.d. 304.

Timothy, Bp. of Ephesus, a.d. 97,

Cadoc, Ab. of Llancarvan a.d.

Contii'r0ion of .^. t^aul. [504.

Polycarp, Bp. of Smyrna, a.d. 156,

{fr. March 6.)

John Chrysostom, Abp. of Constan-

Itinople, A.D. 407, {fr. Sept. 14.)

Francis de Sales, Bp. of Geneva,
A.D. 1622, [fr. Dec. 28,) Gildas,
Abbot, A.D. 602.

Charles, K.M. a.d. 1649.

English.

L.D.

S. 3rd CI.

P.D.

S. 1st CI.

S. 4th CI.

D.
D.

S. 4th CI.
S. 2nd CI.

Mem

D.
S.D.

S. Ist CI.

G.D.
D.

Roman.

D.II. CI.

G.D.
D.

D.I. CI.

FEBRUARY.

DIGNITY. j

English.

Roman.

KalendsB.

Bridget of Ireland, V. a.d. 526.
Ignatius, Bp. of Antioch, 31.
[A.D. 107, ifr. Dec. 20.)

S. 4th CI.

S.D.

iv. Non.

IDurification of "25. B. Mnv^,

G.D.

D. II. CI.

iii. Non.

Blasius, Bp. of Sebaste, a.d. 316.

S. 4th CI.

Prid. Non.

Nonte.

Agatha, V. M. of Catana in Sicily,

S. 2nd CI.

viii. Idus.

[A.D. 251.

vii. Id.

Eomuald, Allot. Founder of the
\_Gamaldune Monks, a.d. 1027.

vi. Id.

V. Id.

iv. Id.

Scholastica,V. Sister of S. Benedict,
[A.D. 543.

S. 4th CI.

iii. Id.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

xvi.Kal.Mart.

Valentine, Priest of Eome, M.
[A.D. 270.

S. 4th CI.

XV. Kal.

xiv. Kal.

xiii. Kal.

xii. Kal.

Golman, Bp. of Lindisfarne, a.d.
676, ifr. Aug. 8.) Simeon, Bp.
of Jerusalem. M. a.d. 107.

xi. Kal.

X. Kal.

ix. Kal.

viii. Kal.

vii. Kal.

vi. Kal.

.iHaattliia^, 2Cp. jfiD.

I.D.

D.II.Cl.

V. Kal.

iv. Kal.

iii. Kal.

Prid. Kal.

MARCH.

DIOKITT. 1

English.

Roman.

Kalend89.

David, Bp. of Menevia, a.d. 544.

S.2nd 01.

vi. Non.

Chad, Bp. of Lichfield, a.d. 673.

»»

V. Non.

iv. Non.

iii. Nod.

Prid. Non.

[204.

Nonas.

Perpetua andFelicitaa, MM., a.d.

[A.D. 1274.

Thomat Aquinas, O.P. Gonf. Doct.

S. 4th CI.

Mem.
D.

viii. Idus.

vii. Id.

vi. Id.

Forty Martyrs atSebaste, i.d. 320.

S.D.

V. Id.

[Conf. Doct. A.D. 606.

iv. Id.

Gregory the Great, Bp. of Borne,

LP.

iii. Id.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

xvii. Kal. Apr.

llreland, circ. a.d. 460.

xvi. Kal.

Patrick, Bp., Conf., Apostle of
[of Jerusalem, A.D. 386.

S.2nd 01.

XV. Kal.

Edward, K.M.,a.d. 979 Cyril, Bp.

•1

IJesus Christ.

xiv. Kal.

Joseph, Foster-father of our Lord
[687.

D. II. 01.

xiii. Kal.

Cuthbert, Bp. of Lindisfarne, a.d.

S.2ndCl.

xii. Kal.

Benedict, Abbot, a.d. 543.

S.2nd 01.

xi. Kal.

X. Kal.

ix. Kal.

viii. Kal.

JCnnunciation of ^. J^. .UKarp.

L.D.

D. II. CI.

vii. Kal.

vi. Kal.

V. Kal.

iv. Kal.

'30

iii. Kal.

Prid. Kal.

APRIL.

DIGS ITT. 1

English.

Romar..

Kalendag.

Gilbert, Bp. of Caithness, k.D. 1245.
[Ord. Minim, a.d. 1508,

iv. Non.

Francis de Paula, Founder of the

[1253.

iii. Non.

Richard, Bp. of Chichester, a.d.

S.2ndC].

Prid. Non.

Ambrose, Bp. of Milan, a.d. 397.

I.D.

Nonae.

Vincent Ferrer, O.P., C, a.d. 1419.

viii: Idus.

vii. Id.

vi. Id.

V. Id.

. 10

iv. Id.

[461. Guthlac, Hermit, a.d. 714.

iii. Id.

Leo the Great, Bp. of Rome, a.d.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

xviii.Kal.Maij.

xvii. Kal.

xvi. Kal.

Magnus, K.M., a.d. 1110.

XV. Kal.

xiv. Kal.

[A.D. 1012.

xiii. Kal.

Alphege, Abp. of Canterbury, M.,

S. 4th CI.

xii. Kal.

[A.D. 1109.

xi. Kal.

Anselm, Alp. of Canterbury, D.,

D. •

X. Kal.

[circ. A.D. 303.

[w. Oct.

ix. Kal.

George, M., Patron of England

I.D.

D. I. CI.,

viii. Kal.

vii. Kal.

Math, <Stjan0c(ij^t, M.

I.D.

D. 11. CI.

vi. Kal.

V. Kal.

iv. Kal.

iii. Kal.

Prid. Kal.

MAY.

DIGNITY. 1

[M.m.

Engliah.

Rotnan.

Kalendaa.

W^^V ^^^ 3Iame0 t\)z %ts^, 2tpp.

I.D.

D. 11. CI.

vi. Non.

Athanasius, Ahp. of Alexandria,
Conf., Doct. A.D. 3*73. Asaph, Bp.
A.D. 590.

V. Non.

Invention of the Cross, a.d. 326.
[Matron. a,d. 387.

L.D.

D. II. CI.

iv. Non.

Monica, Mother of S. Augustine,

iii. Non.

[Gate, circ. a.d. 95.

Prid. Non.

John, Ev. Ap., before the Latin
[A.D. 721.

S. Ist CI.

G.D.

Nonae.

John of Beverley, Bp. of York,

S. 3rd CI.

viii. Idus.

[stantinople, Doct. a.d. 391.

vii. Id.

Gregory Nazianzen, Bp. of Con-

vi. Id.

V. Id.

[Ireland, a.d. 602.

iv. Id.

Comgall, Abbot of Bangor, in
Pancras, and his Companions, of

iii. Id.

[Rome, MM. a.d. 304.

S. 3rd CI.

S.D.

Prid. Id.

Pachomius, Abbot, a.d. 349.

Idus. [Junii.

xvii. Kal.

xvi. Kal.

XV. Kal.

[A.D. 988.

xiv. Kal.

Dunstan, Abp. of Canterbury,
[C. A.D. 1444.

S. 2nd CI.

xiii. Kal.

Bernardine of Sienna, Ord. Min.

S.D.

xii. Kal.

xi. Kal.

X. Kal.

ix. Kal.

viii. Kal.

Aldhelm, Bp. of Sherborne, a.d. 709.
[Apostle of England, 605.

S.2nd CI.

D.
D. II. CI.

vii. Kal.

Augustine, Abp. of Canterbury,
Philip Ncri, Founder of Congre-
gation of the Oratory, a.d. 1595.

I.D.

[w. Oct.
D.

vi. Kal.

Venerable Bede. a.d. 734.

S.4th.Cl.

V. Kal

iv. Kal.

iii. Kal.

Prid. Kal.

JUNE.

DIGNITY 1

English.

KomaQ.

Kalendae.

Nicomede of Eome, M. 1st cent.

S. 4th CI.

iv. Non.

Pothinus, Bp.y and Blandina, V. of

iii. Non.

[Lyons, MM. a.d. 177.

Prid. Non.

[MM. A.D. 755.

Nonse.

Boniface, Bp.,and his Companions,

S. 4th CI.

viii. Idus.

Norbert, Bp. of Magdeburg. Foun-
der of the Order of Fremonstre,

A.D. 1134.

yii. Id.

vi. Id.

[597.

V. Id.

Columba, first Abbot oflona, a.d.

iv. Id.

iii. Id.

<25arna!)ai*, Kp. M.

S. Ist CI.

G.D.

Prid. Id.

Ternan, Bp. of the Picts, i.d. 431.

Idus. [Julii.

xviii. Kal.

Basil the Great, Bp. of Ccesarea,
Conf. Doct. A.D. 379, (/r. Jan. 1.)

S. 4th CI.

xvii. Kal.

xvi. Kal.

XV. Kal.

Alban, Proto-martyr of England,
(/r. Jane 22) 3rd eent. Botolph,
Ab''ot, A.D. 655.

S. 2nd CI.

G.D.

xiv. Kal.

[Scotland, a.d. 1093.

xiii. Kal.

Translation of Margaret, Queen of

xii. Kal.

Translation of Edward, K.M.

S. 4th CI.

xi. Kal.

X. Kal.

ix. Kal.

viii. Kal.

I^.atititp of .$>. 3Iot)n '^apti^t.

L.D.

D. I. CI.

vii. Kal.

Of the Octave.

[w. Oct.

vi. Kal.

Of the Octave.

V. Kal.

Of the Octave.

iv. Kal.

Of the Octave. Mem. Irenceus, Bp,
[of Lyons, circ. a.d. 202.

iii. Kal.

^zux anbPaul, ?tpp. MM.

L.D.
[w. Oct.

D.I. CI.
[w. Oct.

Prid. Kal.

Commemoration of S. Paul.

S. Ist CI.

JULY.

DIOKITT. 1

[Servan, Bp. G. oirc. i..D. 480. EugUsh.

Roman.

KalendsB.

Octave of S. John Baptist, Mem of S. 4th CI.

D. II. CI.

vi. Non.

Visitation of B.V. Mary

G.D.

D. n. CI.

\_Mem. ofS. Peter.

[w. Oct.

V. Non.

Of the Octave of the Visitation, with
[Martin, Bp. of Tours.

iv. Non.

Of the Octave. Translation of

S. 2nd CI.

iii. Non.

Of the Octave.

Prid. Non.

Octave Day of SS. Peter and Paul.
Mem. of Visitation. Palladius,
Bp. Apostle of Scotland, a.d. 430.

S. iBt CI,

D.I. CI.

NonaB.

Of the Octave of the Visitation.
Translation of S. Thomas, M.
Abp.

G.D.

viii. Id.

Of the Octave.

vii. Id.

Octave of Visitation,

S.lBtCl.

D. n. CI.

vi.Id.

V. Id.

iv. Id.

John Gualhert,Founderofthe Order

iii. Id.

[of Vallombrosa, a.d. 1073.

Prid. Idus.

Bonaveniura, Ord. Min. Bp. of
Alba,Doct. A.D. 1274, (/r. 15.)
[Winchester.

I>.

Idus.

Translation of Swithun, Bp. of

S. 2nd CI.

xvii. Kal. Aug.

Translation of Osmund, Bp. of

xvi. Kal.

[Sarum.

S. 2nd CI.

XV. Kal.

xiv. Kal.

Vincent de Paul, Founder of Con-
greg. of Priests of Mission and of
Sisters of Charity, a.d. 1660,

{fr. Sept. 27th.)

xiii. Kal.

Margaret of Antioch, V.M.

S. 2nd CI.

xii. Kal.

xi. Kal.

Mary Magdalene. [a.d. 75.

S. 1st CI.

X. Kal.

Apollinaris, Bp. of Ravenna, M.

S. 4th CI.

ix. Kal.

Vigil of S. James.

viii. Kal.

SPamc? tbe ^reat, 3fp. m.

I. D.

D. II. CI.

vii. Kal.

Anne, Mother of B.V. Mary.

S. 1st CI.

G.D.

vi. Kal.

V. Kal.

Sampson, Bp. of Bol. a.d. 465.

S. 4th CI.

g iv. Kal.

A iii. Kal.

b Prid. Kal.

Germanu^, Bp. of Auxerre, a.d. 448
or 444.

S. 4th CI.

AUGUST.

DIO»ITY. j

English.

Eoman.

Kalends.

Lammas Day. S. Peter's Chains.
[167.

S. 1st CI.

G.D.

The Holy Maccabeet, MM., b.c.

Mem.

iv. Non.

iii. Non.

[Preachers, a.d. 1221, {fr. 6.)

Prid. Non.

Dominic, Founder of the Order of

Nonae.

Oswald, K.M., a.d. '642.

S. 4th CI.

viii. Id.

Transfiguration of our Lord.

L.D.

G.D.

vii. Id.

Holy Name of Jesus.

G.D.

vi. Id.

Of the Octave.

[w. Oct.

V. Id.

Of the Octave. Vigil.

iv. Id.

Laurence, Deacon, M., a.d. 258.

S. 1st CI.

D. II. CI.

iii. Id.

Of the Octave.

[F., A.D. 1253, (/r. 11.)

Prid. Id.

Clara, first of Sitten ofOrd. Min.,

Idus.

Of the Octave.

xix. Kal. Sept.

Octave of Holy Name. Vigil.

S. 1st CI.

G.D.

xviii. Kal.

Repose ofB.V. Mary, a.d. 63.

P.D.

D. 1. CI.

xvii. Kal.

[w. Oct.

xvi. Kal.

IV. Kal.

xiv. Kal.

[1153.
Bernard, Ahhot of Clairvaux, a.d.

xiii. Kal.

iii. Kal.

Jane Frances Fremiot de Chantal,
Matron, Abbess, Foundress of
Order of Visitation, a.d. 1641,
{fr. Dec. 13.)

xi. Kal.

X. Kal.

Vigil.

ix. Kal.

[1270.

I.D.

D.ILC

viii. Kal.

Louis IX., King of France, a.d.
Hilda, V. Abbess, a.d. 680.

S. 4th CI.

S.D,

vii. Kal.

vi. Kal.

[Conf. A.D. 430.

V. Kal.

Augustine, Bp. of Hippo, Doct.,

LD.

iv. Kal.

Beheading of S. John Baptist.

S. 1st CI.

G.D.

iii. Kal.

Prid. Kal.

Ay dan, Bishop of Lindisfarne,
Apostle of Northumbria, a.d.
651.

SEPTEMBER.

(

DIGHITT. }

English.

Roman.

! 1

KalendaB.

iv. Non.

iii. Non.

Prid. Non.

Nonas.

viii. Id.

vii. Id.

[340.
EYurtius, Bp. of Orleans, a.d.

S. 4th CI.
[w. Oct.

S.
[w. Oct.

vi.Id.

Nativity of B. V. Mary.

G.D.

D.II.Cl.,

V. Id.

iv. Id.

iii. Id.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

[629.

xviii. Kal.Oct.

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a.d.

L.D.

G.D.

xvii. Ka,l.

[em Picts, a.d. circ. 432.

xvi. Kal.

Ninian, Bp., Apostle of the South-
[A.D. 709.

XV. Kal.

Lambert, Bp. of Maestricht, M.,

S. 4th CI.

xiv. Kal.

xiii. Kal.

xii. Kal.

Vigil.

xi. Kal.

[Agaunum, MM., a.d. 286.

I.D.

D. II. CI.

X. Kal.

Maurice and his Companions at

[lentia, a.d. 1555, (/r. 8.)

Thomas of ViUanova, Bp. of Va-

S.2ndCL

Mem.
D.

ix. Kal.

Adamnan, Bp. of lona, a.d. 704.

viii. Kal.

vii. Kal.

[258, (fr.l4.)

vi. Kal.

Cyprian, Abp. of Carthage, M., a.d.

[Uh century.

Cosmas and Damian, MM., drd or

S. 4th CI.

S.D.

V. KaL

S. 4th CI.

S.D.

e iv. Kal.

iii. Kal.

[420.

I.D.

D. II. CI.

Prid. Kal.

Jerome, Priest, Conf. Doct, a.d.

I.D.

. , - -

OCTOBER.

DIGNITY.

English.

Ilomaii.

[533, (fr. Jan. 13.)

Kalends.

Kemigius, Bp. of Rheims, a.d.

S. 2nd CI.

S.D.

vi. Non.

Thomas, Bp. of Hereford, a.d. 1282.
The Holy Guardian Angels.

S. 2nd CI.

D.
D.

V. Non.

iv. Non.

Francis of Assisi. Founder of
[Ord. Minor., a.d. 1226.

S. 4th CI.

iii. Non.

Prid. Non.

Faith, V.M.

[thusians, a.d. 1101.

S. 4th CI.

Nonas.

Bruno, Founder of Order of Car-

viii. Idus.

[panions, MM. 1st Century.

vii. Id.

Denys, Bp. of Paris, and his Com-

S. 2nd CI.

S.D.

vi. Id.

Paulinus, Bp. of York, C. a.d. 644,

V. Id.

iv. Id.

Wilfred, Bp. Conf. a.d. 709.

iii. Id.

Translation of Edward, Confessor,
[King of England.

I.D.

D. II. CI.

[W.Oct.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

Theresa, Foundress of Order of
Carmelites of stricter observance,
V. A.D. 1582.

xvii.Kal.Nov.

xvi. Kal.

Translation of Etheldred, V.A.Q.

S. 2nd CI.

XV. Kal.

iiuihe, ew.

I.D.

D. II. CI.

xiv. Kal.

Peter of Alcantara, OM. a.d. 1562
{fr. 18.) Frideswide, V. 8th
Century.

S. 2nd CI.

xiii. Kal.

[372.

xii. Kal.

Hilarion, Abbot in Palestine, a.d.

xi. Kal.

[167.

X. Kal.

Justin, Philosopher and M. a.d.

ix. Kal.

[285.

viii. Kal.

Crispin and Crispinian, MM. a.d.

S. 2nd CI.

vii. Kal.

vi. Kal.

Vigil.

V. Kal.

.^imoii and 3IuDe, 2tpj>. .llKt.,j]ia.

I.D.

D. II. CI.

iv. Kal.

iii. Kal.

Prid. Kal.

Begha, V. aire., a.d. 660. Vigil.

NOVEMBER.

DIGNITY. 1

English.

Roman.

Kalendae.

mi ^nintf 55ap.

G.D.

D. I. CI.
[w. Oct.

iv. Non.

All Souls' Day. [Octave.

I.D.

G.D.

iii. Non.

Winifred, V.M., 7th cent. Of the

S.2ndCl.

Piid. Non.

Of the Octave. Mem. Charles
Borromeo, Bp. of Milan and
C07lf., A.D. 1584.

NonaB.

Of the Octave.

IConf, A.D. 404.

viii. Idus.

Of the Octave. Mem. Leonard,

S.2ndCl.

vii. Id.

Of the Octave.

vi. Id.

Octave of All Saints.

V. Id.

iv. Id.

iii. Id.

Martin, Bp. of Tours, a.d. 400.

S. 1st 01.

Prid. Id.

Idus.

Britius, Bp. of Tours, a.d. 443.

[522.

S. 4th CI.

xviii.Kal.Dec.

Duhritius, Bp. and Conf, circ. a.d.

xvii. Kal.

Macbutus, Bp. of Alet, a.d. 565.
[a.d. 1242.

S. 4th CI.

|16

xvi. Kal.

Edmund, Ahp. of Canterbury, C,

S. 1st CI.

XV. Kal.

Hugh, Bp. of Lincoln, a.d. 1200.

S.2nd CI.

xiv. Kal.

[Matron, a.d. 1231.

xiii. Kal.

Elizabeth of Hungary, Q. and

xii. Kal.

Edmund, K.M., a.d. 870.

[615.

S.2nd CI.

G.D.

xi. Kal.

Columhanus, Abbot of Luxeuil, a.d.
[cent.

X. Ka,l.

Cecilia of Eome, V.M., 3rd
[circ. 100.

S.2ndCl.

ix. Kal.

Clement, Bp. of Rome, M., a.d.

S. 2nd CI.

viii. Kal.

John of the Cross, Founder of Order
of Carmelites of Stricter Ob-
servance, a.d. 1591, {fr. Bee. 14.)

vii. Kal.

Katharine of Alexandria, V.M., 4tb
[cent.

S. 2nd CI.

vi. Kal.

V. Kal.

Ode of Scotland, V.

iv. Kal.

iii. Kal.

Vigil.

Prid. Kal.

nwnvm, Kp. M.

I.D.

D. II.Cl.

DECEMBER,

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

9
10
11
12
13
14 e
15!.
16 g

Kalendfe.
iv. Non.

iii. Non.
Prid. Non.

Nonsa.

viii. Idus.
vii. Id.
vi. Id.
V. Id.
iv. Id.
iii. Id.
Prid. Id.
Idus.

xix. Kal. Jan,
xviii. Eal.
xvii. Kal.
xvi. Kal.
XV. Kal.
xiv. Kal.
xiii. Kal.
xii. Kal.
xi. Kal.
X. Kal.
ix. Kal.
viii. Kal.
vii. Kal.
vi. Kal.
V. Kal.
iv. Kal.
iii. Kal.
Prid. Kal.

llndia, a.d. 1552.
Francis Xavier, S.J., Apostle of
Drostane, Abbot of Deer in Bu-

chan, circ. a.d. 600, (fr. Dec.

18). Osmund, Bp. Sarum, 1109.

[A.D. 330.
Nicolas, Bp. of Myra in Lycia,

Conception of B. V. Maiy.

Lucy, of Syracuse, V.M. a.d. 304.

Antiphon, 0 Sapientia, at Vespers.

DIGNITY.

English. Roman.

Vigil.

(€)[)oma3^, 2Cp. M>

Ct)ri0tma0 55a?.
.§>tept)En, t^rotomartpr.
fobn, <eu. ?Cp.
^o{p 3Innocentj^.
Thomas, Abp. of Canterbury, M.
[A.D. 1170.
Silvester, Bp. of Kome, a.d. 335.

S. 1st CI.

L.D.
[w. Oct.

S. 2nd CI.

I.D.

P.D.
L.D.
L.D.
L.D.
L.D.

S. 2nd CI.

At Matins bound, at Prime reviled, condemned to death at Tierce ;
Nailed to the Cross at Sexts ; at Nones His blessed side they pierce ;
They take Him down at Vesper-tide, in grave at Compline lay ;
Who henceforth bids His Church observe these sevenfold hours alway.

Prayees that mat be said privately before the
Divine Office.

Q.KANT, 0 Lord, that what we sing

with our lips, we may believe in

our hearts, and practise in our lives ;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of the Venerable Bede.

rj.RANT, I entreat Thee, Almighty
God, that speaking with under-
standing and good will, and in plain-
ness, I may deserve to be heard by
Thee : for I need Thy help in all
things ; so that by the gift of Thy
grace I may be enabled not unwor-
thily to sing the words of Thy Ma-
jesty ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

n.RAN"T, I beseech Thee, Lord God,
that by the melody of this holy
Psalter, my soul may be refreshed ;
cause me always to apply myself to
Thy praises, and joyfully to come to
Thy blessedness; who livest and reign-
est God, world without end. Amen.

at i^latinis*

Q LORD Jesu Christ, Son of the

Living God, Who at this Matin

Hour didst will to be born, to be

betrayed, taken, beaten with stripes,
buffeted, and spit upon for the salva-
tion of mankind ; make us, we be-
seech Thee, joyfully and patiently to
endure injuries and reproaches for the
glory of Thy Name ; and so continu-
ally to keep in remembrance the me-
mory of Thy most Sacred Passion,
that we may be enabled happily to
attain to the glory and fellowship of
Thy Eesurrection ; Who livest and
reignest with the Father and the
Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
Amen.

at Irime.

LORD Jesu Christ, Son of the
Living God, Who in the First
Hour of the day wast brought before
Pilate : Who, the Judge of all judges,
didst yet endure the severest doom;
we most devoutly beseech Thee that
Thou in Thy judgment wouldest be
lenient to us miserable sinners ; that
in the last eternal judgment we be
not condemned to punishment, but
may rather attain to the fellowship
of Thy faithful ones in heavenly
places ; Who livest and reignest God,
world without end. Amen.

PEAYEES TO BE USED BEFOEE- THE DIVINE OFFICE.

f) LORD Jesu Christ, Son of the
^ Livm^ God, Who at the Third
Hour of the day wast led forth to the
pain of the Cross, for the salvation of
the world ; we humbly beseech Thee
that by the virtue of Thy most Sa-
cred Passion, Thou wouldest blot out
all our sins, and mercifully brin^ us
to the glory of Thy blessedness ; Who
livest and reign est God, world with-
out end. Amen,

n LORD Jesu Christ, Son of the
Living God, Who at the Sixth
Hour of the day in Golgotha with
great tumult didst ascend the Cross
of suffering, whereon, thirsting for
our salvation, Thou didst permit gall
and vinegar to be given Thee to drink ;
we. Thy suppliants, beseech Thee that,
kindling and inflaming our hearts.
Thou wouldest make us to thirst for
the cup of Thy Passion, and continu-
ally to find delight in Thee only, our
crucified Lord ; Who livest and reign-
est God, world without end. Amen.

OLORD Jesu Christ, Son of the
Living God, Who at the Ninth
Hour of the day, with hands extended
upon the Cross, and bowing the head,
didst deliver up Thy spirit to God the
Father, and with the key of death

didst most meritoriously unlock the
gate of Paradise ; grant to us. Thy
suppliants, that in the hour of death
Thou wouldest mercifully cause our
souls to attain unto Thee, Who art
the true Paradise ; Who livest and
reignest God, world without end.
Amen.

Q LORD Jesu Christ, Son of the
Living God, Who at the Yesper
Hour of the day, being now made
subject unto death, didst will to be
taken down from the Cross, and (as
is piously believed) to be received into
the arms of Thy Mother; mercifully
grant that we, casting awaj the bur-
thens of our sins, may be enabled to
attain even unto the presence of Thy
divine Majesty ; Who livest and reign-
est God, world without end. Amen. .

at atompline,

Q LORD Jesu Christ, Son of the
Living God, Who at the Compline
Hour rested in the sepulchre, and
wast bewailed and lamented by Thy
most gentle Mother, and by the other
women; make us, we beseech Thee,
to abound in the sorrows of Thy Pas-
sion, and with entire devotion of
heart to bewail that same Passion,
and to keep it ever as it were fresh in
the ardent affection of our hearts ;
Who livest and reignest God, world
without end. Amen.

PeAYEES AFTEE THE DlYINE OfFICE.

PREVENT us, O Lord, in all our

doings with Thy most gracious
favour, and further us with Thy con-
tinual help ; that in all our works be-
gun, continued, and ended in Thee, we
may glorify Thy holy Name, andfinally
by Thy mercy obtain everlasting life ;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

TO Thee, 0 Lord, I commend the
Service which I, an unworthy sin-
ner, have offered up unto Thee. God
be merciful to me a sinner ; and after
Thy good knowledge and will, have
pity upon me ; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

THE PSALTER.

SUNDAY.

These Sunday Psalms are said at Lauds
on every Sunday throughout the year^
(except from Septuagesima to Easter,
when certain Fsalms are changed, as
below) and on all Festivals.

Lauds, being said immediately after 3Iatins,
are not begun with the Invocation, ^c..
Wee the other Hours, but straightway
ivith the Sacerdotal ^. and ^7.

all

Lord is high above

;-lory above the

His

f. The
heathen.

I^. And
heavens.

f. 0 God, make speed to save us.

^7. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

J^7. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be, world without
end. Amen.

Alleluia.

\^Froni Septuagesima till Wednesday in
Holy Week, inclusive, instead of Al-
leluia is said :

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

The Antiphons are said entire both before
and after each Fsalm on Sundays of the
first class, and on Double Feasts in the
Foman use: at other times (and always
in the Sarum use), the first words only
are said before, and the whole Antiphon
is said after each Fsalm.

Ant. The Lord is King * and
hath put on glorious apparel: He
hath girded Himself with strength,
and His seat is from everlasting.

Dominus regnavit. Psalm xciii.

'THE Lord is King, and hath put
on glorious apparel : the Lord
hath put on His apparel, and girded
Himself with strength.

2 He hath made the round world
so sure : that it cannot be moved.

3 Ever since the world began hath
Thy seat been prepared : Thou art
from everlasting.

4 The floods are risen, 0 Lord,
the floods have lift up their voice:
the floods lift up their waves.

5 The waves of the sea are mighty,
and rage horribly : but yet the Lord,
who dwelleth on high, is mightier.

6 Thy testimonies, 0 Lord, are
very sure: holiness becometh Thine
house for ever.

Glory be, etc.

A7it. The Lord is King, and hath
put on glorious apparel : He hath
girded Himself with strength, and
His seat is from everlasting.

[Instead of Psalm xciii. is said, between
Septuagesima and Faster, with Anti-
phon of the Season :

Miserere mei, Deus. Psalm lt.

HAVE mercy upon me, O God, after Thj-
great goodness : according to the multi-
tude of Thy mercies do away mine offences.

THE PSALTEB.

2 Wash me tlavoughly from my wickedness :
and cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my faults : and my sin
is ever before me.

4 Against Thee only have I sinned, and
done this evil in Thy sight : that Thou might-
est be justified in Thy saying, and clear when
Thou art judged.

5 Behold, I was shapen in wickedness : and
in sin hath my mother conceived me.

6 But lo, Thou requirest truth in the inward
parts : and shalt make me to understand wis-
dom secretly.

7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I
shall be clean : Thou shalt wash me, and I
shall be whiter than snow.

8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and
gladness : that the bones which Thou hast
broken may rejoice.

9 Turn Thy face from my sins : and put out
all my misdeeds.

10 Make me a clean heart, 0 God : and
renew a right spirit within me.

11 Cast me not away from Thy presence :
and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

12 O give me the comfort of Thy help
again : and stablish me with Thy free Spirit.

13 Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the
-wicked : and sinners shall be converted unto
Thee.

14 Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O
God, Thou that art the God of my health :
and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness.

15 'ihou shalt open my lips, 0 Lord : and
my mouth shall show Thy praise.

16 For Thou desirest no sacrifice, else
■would I give it Thee : but Thou delightest
not in burnt-offorings.

17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit :
a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt
Thou not despise.

18 O be favourable and gracious unto Sion :
build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then shalt Thou be pleased with the
sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-
offerings and oblations : then shall they offer
young bullocks upon Thine altar.

Glory be, etc.]

Ant. Let us all know * that the
Lord He is God : in Him let ns be
joyful, and exalt and praise His Name
for ever.

Jubilate Deo. Psalm c.
r\ BE joyful in the Lord, all ye
lands : serve the Lord with glad-
ness, and come before His presence
with a song.

2 Be ye sure that the Lord He is
God : it" is He that hath made us,
and not we ourselves; we are His
people, and the sheep of His pasture.

3 0 go your way into His gates
with thanksgiving, and into His
courts with praise : be thankful unto
Him, and speak good of His Name.

4 For the Lord is gracious. His
mercy is everlasting : and His truth
endureth from generation to genera-
tion.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Let us all know that the
Lord He is God : in Him let us be
joyful, and exalt and praise His Name
for ever.

[Instead of Ps. c. is said, between Septua-
gesima and Easter, with Antiphon of
the Season:

Confitemini Domino. Psalm cxviii.

OGIVE thanks imto the Lord, for He is
gracious : because His mercy endureth for
ever.

2 Let Israd now confess that He is gra-
cious : and that His mercy endureth for ever.

3 Let the house of Aaron now confess:
that His mercy endureth for ever.

4 Yea, let them now that fear the Lord
confess : that His mercy endureth for ever.

5 I called upon the Lord in ti'ouble : and
the Lord heard me at large.

6 The Lord is on my side : I will not fear
what man doeth unto me.

7 The Lord taketh my part with them that
help me : therefore shall I see my desire upon
mine enemies.

8 It is better to trust in the Lord : than to
put any confidence in man.

9 It is better to trust in the Lord : than to
put any confidence in princes.

10 All nations compassed me round about :
but in the Name of the Lord will I destroy
them.

11 They kept me in on every side, they
kept me in, I say, on evei-y side : but in the
Name of the Lord will I destroy them.

12 They came about me like bees, and are
extinct even as the fire among the thorns : for
in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them.

13 Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I
might fall : but the Lord was my help.

14 The Lord is my strength, and my song :
and is become my salvation.

15 The voice df joy and health is in the
dwellings of the righteous : the right hand of
the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass.

16 The right hand' of the Lord hath the
pre-eminence : the right hand of the Lord
bringeth mighty things to pass.

17 1 shall not die, but live : and declare the
W' orks of the Lord.

LAUDS : SUNDAY.

18 The Lord hath chastened and corrected
me : but He hath not given me over unto
death.

19 Open me the gates of righteousness :
that I may go into them, and give thanks unto
the Lord.

20 This is the gate of the Lord: the
righteous shall enter into it.

21 I will thank Thee, for Thou hast heard
me : and ai't become my salvation.

22 The same stone which the builders re-
fused : is become the head-stone in the comer.

23 This is the Lord's doing : and it is mar-
vellous in our eyes.

24 This is the day which the Lord hath
made : we will rejoice and be glad in it.

25 Help me now, O Lord : 0 Lord, send us
now prosperity.

26 Blessed be He that cometh in the Name
of the Lord : we have wished you good luck,
ye that are of the house of the Lord.

21 God is the Lord who hath shewed us
light : bind the sacrifice with cords, yea, even
unto the horns of the altar,

28 Thou art my God, and I will thank
Thee : Thou art my God, and I will praise
Thee.

29 O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is
gracious : and His mercy endureth for ever.

Glory be, etc. ]

Ant. As long as I live * will I
magnify Thee : that I may behold
Thy power and glory.

Deus, Bens

Psalm Lxiii.

C\ GOD, Thou art my God : early
^ will I seek Thee.

2 My soul thirsteth for Thee, my
flesh also longeth after Thee : in a
barren and dry land, where no water is.

3 Thus have I looked for Thee
in holiness : that I might behold Thy
power and glory.

4 For Thy loving-kindness is
better than the life itself : my lips
shall praise Thee.

5 As long as I live will I magnify
Thee on this manner : and lift up my
hands in Thy Name.

6 My soul shall be satisfied, even
as it were with marrow and fatness :
when my mouth praiseth Thee with
joyful lips.

7 Have I not remembered Thee
in my bed: and thought upon Thee
when I was waking ^

8 Because Thou hast been my
helper : therefore under the shadow
of Thy wings will I rejoice.

9 My soul hangeth upon Thee :
Thy right hand hath upholden me.

10 These also that seek the hurt
of my soul : they shall go under the
earth.

11 Let them fall upon the edge of
the sword : that they may be a
portion for foxes.

12 But the King shall rejoice in
God; all they also that swear by
Him shall be commended : for the
mouth of them that speak lies shall
be stopped.

jffe/e is not said Glory be, etc.

Deics misereatur. Psalm lxvii.
Q-OD be merciful unto us, and bless

us : and show us the light of His
countenance, and be merciful unto us ;

2 That Thy way may be known
upon earth : Thy saving health
among all nations.

3 Let the people praise Thee, 0
God : yea, let all the people praise
Thee.

4 0 let the nations rejoice and be
glad : for Thou shalt judge the folk
righteously, and govern the nations
upon earth.

5 Let the people praise Thee, 0
God : let all the people praise Thee.

6 Then shall the earth bring forth
her increase : and God, even our own
God, shall give us His blessing.

7 God shall bless us : and' all the
ends of the world shall fear Him.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. As long as I live will I mag-
nify Thee : that I may behold Thy
power and glory.

Ant. Let every creature * which is
in heaven and on the earth bless the
Lord : praise Him and magnify Him
for ever.

PSALTER.

Song of the Three Children.

Be7iedicite.
A ALL ye Works of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

2 0 ye Angels of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : 0 ye Heavens, bless ye
the Lord.

3 0 ye Waters that be above the
Firmament, bless ye the Lord : 0 all
ye Powers of the Lord, bless ye the
Lord.

4 0 ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the
Lord : 0 ye Stars of Heaven, bless
ye the Lord.

5 0 ye Showers and Dew, bless ye
the Lord : 0 ye Winds of God, bless
ye the Lord.

6 0 ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the
Lord : 0 ye Winter and Summer,
bless ye the Lord.

7 0 ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye
the Lord : 0 ye Frost and Cold, bless
ye the Lord.

8 0 ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the
Lord : 0 ye Nights and Days, bless
ye the Lord.

9 0 ye Light and Darkness, bless
ye the Lord : 0 ye Lightnings and
Clouds, bless ye the Lord.

10 0 let the earth bless the Lord :
yea, let it praise Him, and magnify
Him for ever.

11 0 ye Mountains and Hills, bless
ye the Lord : 0 all ye Green Things
upon the earth, bless ye the Lord.

12 0 ye Wells, bless ye the Lord :
0 ye Seas and Floods, bless ye the Lord.

13 0 ye Whales, and all that move
in the waters, bless ye the Lord : 0
all ye Fowls of the air, bless ye the
Lord.

14 0 all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless
ye the Lord : 0 ye Children of men,
bless ye the Lord.

15 0 let Israel bless the Lord :
praise Him, and magnify Him for ever.

16 0 ye Priests of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : 0 ye Servants of the
Lord, bless ye the Lord.

17 0 ye Spirits and Souls of the
righteous, bless ye the Lord : 0 ye
holy and humble Men of heart, bless
ye the Lord.

18 0 Ananias, Azarias, and Misael,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him and
magnify Him for ever.

Instead of Glory be, etc.

Let us bless the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Ghost : let us praise
and exalt Him above all for ever.

Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord, in the
firmament of heaven : and above all
to be praised and glorified for ever.

Ant. Let every creature which is
in heaven, and on the earth, bless the
Lord : praise Him and magnify Him
for ever.

Ant. Let every thing that hath
breath * praise the Lord : for He
spake the word, and they were made;
He commanded, and they were created.

Laudate Dominum, Psalm cxlviii.

Q PRAISE the Lord of heaven :
praise Him in the height.

2 Praise Him, all ye angels of
His : praise Him, all His host.

3 Praise Him, sun and moon :
praise Him, all ye stars and light.

4 Praise Him, all ye heavens : and
ye waters that are above the heavens.

5 Let them praise the Name of
the Lord : for He spake the word,
and they were made ; He commanded,
and the}^ were created.

6 He hath made them fast for
ever and ever : He hath given them
a law which shall not be broken.

7 Praise the Lord upon earth :
5'e dragons, and all deeps ;

8 Fire and hail, snow and vapours :
wind and storm, fulfilling His word ;

LAUDS: SUNDAY.

9 Mountains and all hills : fruit-
ful trees and all cedars :

10 Beasts and all cattle : worms
and feathered fowls ;

11 Kings of the earth and all peo-
ple: princes and all judges of the world;

12 Young men and maidens, old
men and children, praise the Name
of the Lord : for His Name only is
excellent, and His praise above hea-
ven and earth.

13 He shall exalt the horn of His
people; all His saints shall praise
Him : even the children of Israel,
even the people that serveth Him.

Sere is not said Glory be, etc.

Cantate Domino. Psalm cxlix.
SING unto the Lord a new song :
let the congregation of saints
praise Him.

2 Let Israel rejoice in Him that
made him : and let the children of
Sion be joyful in their King.

3 Let them praise His Name in
the dance : let them sing praises unto
Him with tabret and harp.

4 For the Lord hath pleasure in
His people : and helpeth the meek-
hearted.

5 Let the saint? be joyful with
glory : let them rejoice in their beds.

6 Let the praises of God be in
their mouth : and a two-edged sword
in their hands ;

7 To be avenged of the heathen :
and to rebuke the people ;

8 To bind their kings in chains :
and their nobles with links of iron.

9 That they may be avenged of
them, as it is written : Such honour
have all His saints.

Here is not said Glory be, etc.

Laudate Loyninum. Psalm cl.
Q PEAISE God in His holiness :

praise Him in the firmament of
His power.

2 Praise Him in His noble acts :
praise Him according to His excel-
lent greatness.

3 Praise Him in the sound of the
trumpet : praise Him upon the lute
and harp.

4 Praise Him in the cymbals and
dances : praise Him upon the strings
and pipe.

5 Praise Him upon the well-tuned
cymbals : praise Him upon the loud
cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath
breath : praise the Lord.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Let every thing that hath
breath praise the Lord : for He spake
the word, and they were made ; He
commanded, and they were created.
\_These Antiphons are thus said except on

lesser privileged Sundays : when all the

Fsalms are said under the first Anti-
phon.']

From Epiphany to Septuagesima, and from
Trinity to Advent :

Chapter. Kev. vii.
"DLESSING, and glory, and wisdom,
and thanksgiving, and honour, and
power, and might, be unto our God
for ever and ever. Amen.
I^. Thanks be to God.

\_For Chapter at other times, see Proper of
Seasons.']

After Trinity, on Sundays and all Ferias:

Hymn. JEccejam noctis.

LO ! now the melting shades of night are
ending,
Flickers the golden gleam of dawning day,
Let us before the Lord of all, low bending,

Suppliants pray ;
That He would of the stain of guilt relieve us.
Grant our soul's health, of His most blessed

love.
And of His pitying grace and mercy give us

Heaven above.
Be this by Thy thrice holy Godhead granted,
Father, and Son, and Spirit ever blest,
Whose glory by the firmament is chanted,
By all confest. Amen.

PSALTER.

f. The Lord is King.

ly. He hath put on glorious ap-
parel. Alleluia.

\^For Symns at other times, see Froper of
Seasons.]

Ant. to Ben. in Proper of Seasons.
[Ferial Antiphons.

Monday/. — Blessed be : * the Lord
God of Israel.

Tuesday. — And the Lord shall be
to us * a mighty salvation : in the
bouse of His servant David.

Wednesday/. — That we should be
saved * from our enemies, and from
the hands of all that hate us : good
Lord, deliver us.

Thursday. — Let us serve the Lord*
in holiness : and He shall deliver us
out of the hand of our enemies.

Friday. — Through the tender mer-
cy * of our God : whereby the Day-
spring from on high hath visited us.

Saturday. — Guide our feet,* 0
Lord : into the way of peace.]

Song op Zacharias.
Benedictus. S. Luke i.
"DLESSED be the Lord God of
Israel : for He hath visited and
redeemed His people ;

2 And hath raised up a mighty
salvation for us : in the house of His
servant David ;

3 As He spake by the mouth of
His holy prophets : which have been
since the world began ;

4 That we should be saved from
our enemies : and from the hands of
all that hate us ;

5 To perform the mercy promised
to our forefathers : and to remember
His holy covenant.

6 To perform the oath, which He
sware to our forefather Abraham :
that He would give us ;

7 That we being delivered out of
the hand of our enemies : might serve
Him without fear;

8 In holiness and righteousness
before Him : all the days of our life.

9 And thou, child, shalt be called
the prophet of the Highest : for thou
shalt go before the face of the Lord
to prepare His ways ;

10 To give knowledge of salvation
unto His people : for the remission
of their sins,

11 Through the tender mercy of
our God : whereby the day-spring
from on high hath visited us ;

^ 12 To give light to them that
sit in darkness, and in the shadow of
death : and to guide our feet into the
way of peace.
Glory be, etc.

'f. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Collect in Proper of Seasons.
The Sunday Collect is said at every hour
on Sunday., and through the week,
when the Office is of the Season ; except
when otherwise ordered in the Proper
of Seasons. For directions as to endings
of Collects, see General Pubrics.

y. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
f". Bless we the Lord.
I^'. Thanks be to God.

SuntJag ifHemorialsi/

which follow the Collect for the day,
unless the Memorial of any Festival
intervene, in which case the ordinary
Ifemorials yield precedence.

[^For Memorials in other seasons than
Trinity, see Proper.'}

From the Octave of Trinity till Advent^

Memorial of the Holy Cross :

omitted on doubles and on days within
Octaves.

Ant, It behoveth us to glory : in
the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.

LAUDS : SUNDAY.

f". All the world shall worship
Thee, and sing of Thee.
B/. And praise Thy Xame.
Let us pray.
Collect.
Q GOD, Who didst ascend Thy
holy Cross to enlighten the dark-
ness of the world; may it please
Thee to enlighten our hearts and
bodies. Thou Saviour of the world,
Who livest and reignest with the
Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one
God, world without end. Amen.

Memoeial of S. Maey:
said also on all Double Feasts; on every day
of the week hut Saturday, and on days
within Octaves ; but not on Feasts of
S. Mary.

Ant. Lo, Mary hath brought forth
the Saviour, of Whom when John
saw Him, he said : Behold the Lamb
of God, which taketh away the sins
of the world.

"f. After child-bearing thou re-
mainedst a Virgin.

^7. 0 Mother of God.

Let us pray.

Collect.

Q GOD, _Wlio through the fruitful

virginity of the Blessed Virgin

Mary, hast bestowed the rewards of

eternal salvation on the human race ;

grant, we beseech Thee, that she may

intercede for us, through whom we

have received the Author of Life, Thy

Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

"f. The Lord be with you.
;^7. And with thy spirit.
"f. Bless we the Lord.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Foe the Peace of the Chuech :

Said after Lauds daily throughoutthey ear,
except on Christmas Eve, and thence till
first Sunday after Octave of Epiphany ;

after Wednesday before Easter till first
Sunday after Trinity ; on all Double
Feasts, on All Souls' Day, and in the
Octaves of Corpus Christi, Repose
B. V.M., Holy Name, and Dedication.

Ad Te levavi oculos meos. Psalm cxxiii.

TTNTO Thee lift I up mine eyes:
0 Thou that dwellest in the hea-
vens.

2 Behold, even as the eyes of
servants look unto the hand of their
masters, and as the eyes of a maiden
unto the hand of her mistress : even
so our eyes wait upon the Lord our
God, until He have mercy upon us.

3 Have mercy upon us, 0 Lord,
have mercy upon us : for we are
utterly despised.

4 Our soul is filled with the scorn-
ful reproof of the wealthy : and with
the despitefulness of the proud.

Glory be, etc.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father :
Said silently throughout. The Priest
repeats aloud :

f". And lead us not into temptation.

R7. But deliver us from evil.

Y- 0 Lord, arise, help us.

I^. And deliver us for Thy iN'ame's
sake.

Y' Turn us again, 0 Lord God of
Hosts.

i^. Show the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

"f . Hear my prayer, 0 Lord.

Ip". And let my crying come unto
Thee.

Y. The Lord be with you.

I^. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
r\ LORD, we beseech Thee, mer-
cifully to hear the prayers of Thy
Church, and grrant that we, beinsr

PSALTEE.

delivered from all adversities, may
serve Thee with, a quiet mind; and
grant us Thy peace all the days of
our life ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever One
God, world without end. Amen.

MONDAY.

This "f". and I^. is said on all Feriasfrom
Epiphany to Lent, and from Trinity to
Advent, when the Office is of the Feria.

^. Let Thy merciful kindness, 0
Lord, be upon us.

^. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

y. 0 God, make speed to save us.

^7. O Lord, make haste to help us.

y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

^7. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septuagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory,]

Ant. Have mercy.
(Antiphons are never doubled on Ferias.J
Miserere met, Deus. Psalm li.

TTAYE mercy upon me, 0 God,
after Thy great goodness : ac-
cording to the multitude of Thy
mercies, do away mine offences.

2 Wash me throughly from my
wickedness : and cleanse me from my
sin.

3 For I acknowledge my faults :
and ray sin is ever before me.

4 Against Thee only have I sinned,
and done this evil in Thy sight : that

Thou mightest be justified in Thy
saying, and clear when Thou art
judged.

5 Behold," I was shapen in wicked-
ness : and in sin hath my mother
conceived me.

6 But lo. Thou requirest truth in
the inward parts : and shalt make
me to understand wisdom secretly.

7 Thou shalt purge me with hys-
sop, and I shall be clean : Thou shalt
wash me, and I shall be whiter than
snow.

8 Thou shalt make me hear of
joy and gladness : that the bones
which Thou hast broken may rejoice.

9 Turn Thy face from my sins :
and put out all my misdeeds.

10 Make me a clean heart, 0
God : and renew a right spirit with-
in me.

11 Cast me not away from Thy
presence : and take not Thy Holy
Spirit from me.

12 0 give me the comfort of Thy
help again : and stablish me with
Thy free Spirit.

13 Then shall I teach Thy ways
unto the wicked : and sinners shall be
converted unto Thee.

14 Deliver me from blood-guilti-
ness, 0 God, Thou that art the God
of my health : and my tongue shall
sing of Thy righteousness.

15 Thou shalt open my lips, 0
Lord : and my mouth shall show
Thy praise.

16 For Thou desirest no sacrifice,
else would I give it Thee : but Thou
delightest not in burnt-offerings.

17 The sacrifice of God is a
troubled spirit : a broken and con-
trite heart, 0 God, shalt Thou not
despise.

18 0 be favourable and gracious
unto Sion : build Thou the walls of
Jerusalem.

LAUDS: MONDAY.

19 Then shalt Thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteousness,
with the burnt-ofierings and obla-
tions : then shall they ofier young
bullocks upon Thine altar.

Glory be, etc.

A}it. Have mercy : upon me, 0
God.

Ant. Consider.
Verba mea atrr

ibiis. Psalm v.

"pOXDER my words, 0 Lord: con-
sider my meditation.

2 0 hearken Thou unto the voice
of my calling, my King and my
God.: for unto Thee will I make my
prayer.

3 My voice shalt Thou hear be-
times, 0 Lord : early in the morning
will I direct my prayer unto Thee,
and will look up.

4 For Thou art the God that hast
no pleasure in wickedness : neither
shall anv evil dwell with Thee.

5 Such as be foolish shall not
stand in Thy sight : for Thou hatest
all them that work vanity.

6 Thou shalt destroy them that
speak leasing : the Lord will abhor
both the blood-thirsty and deceitful
man.

7 But as for me, I will come into
Thine house, even upon the multi-
tude of Thy mercy : and in Thy fear
will I worship toward Thy holy
temple.

8 Lead me, 0 Lord, in Thy
righteousness, because of mine ene-
mies : make Thy way plain before
my face.

9 For there is no faithfulness in
his mouth : their inward parts are
very wickedness.

10 Their throat is an open sepul-
chre : they flatter with their tongue.

11 Destroy Thou them, 0 God;
let them perish through their own

imaginations : cast them out in the
multitude of their ungodliness ; for
they have rebelled against Thee.

12 And let all them that put their
trust in Thee rejoice : they shall ever
be giving of thanks, because Thou
defendest them ; they that love Thy
Name shall be joyful in Thee.

13 For Thou, Lord, wilt give
Thy blessing unto the righteous : and
with Thy favourable kindness wilt
Thou defend him as with a shield.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Consider my meditation : 0
Lord.

Ant. 0 God.

Deus, Bens mens. Psalm Lxiii.

Jjeus misereatiir. Psalm lxat:t., p. 5.

Ant. O God, Thou art my God:
early will I seek Thee.

Ant. Thine anger is turned away.
Song of Isaiah.
Conjitebor Tibi. Is. xii.
Q LORD, I will praise Thee :
though Thou wast angry with
me, Thine anger is turned away, and
Thou comfortedst me.

2 Behold, God is my salvation ; I
will trust, and not be afraid : for the
Lord Jehovah is my strength and
my song; He also is become ray
salvation.

3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw
water : out of the wells of salvation.

4 Praise the Lord, call upon His
Name : declare His doings among the
people, make mention that His Name
is exalted.

5 Sing unto the Lord; for He
hath done excellent things : this is
known in all the earth.

6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabi-
tant of Sion : for great is the Holy
One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Glory be, etc.

PSALTEE.

Ant. Thine anger is turned away,
0 Lord : and Thou comfortedst me.

Ant. 0 praise.

Laudate Dommum. Psalm cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Psalm cxlix.
Laudate Dominum. Psalm cl., p. 6.

Ant. 0 praise: the Lord of heaven.

From Epiphany to Lent^ and from
Trinity to Advent :

Chapter. 1 Cor. xvi.
YY ATCH ye, stand fast in the faith,
quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

I^. Thanks be to God.

From Trinity to Advent :
Hymn. Mcce jam noctis, p. 7.
f. Have I not thought upon Thee
when I was waking ?

I^. Because Thou hast been my
helper.
[For Chapters and Hymns at other times,

see Proper of Seasojts.]
Ferial Antiphons and Benedictus, p. 8.

Petitions.

(These are not said in Christmas or Fas-
ter tides. Lauds then end as on Sunday.)
Lord, have mercy [iii].

Christ, have mercy [iii].
Lord, have mercy [iii].
Our Father :
Said silently throughout. The Priest
repeats aloud :
"f . And lead us not into temptation.
1^7. But deliver us from evil.
'f. I said, Lord, be merciful unto
me.

^7. Heal my soul, for I have sinned
against Thee.

f. Turn Thee again, .0 Lord, at
the last.

^7. And be gracious unto Thy
servants.

'f. Let Thy merciful kindness, 0
Lord, be upon us.

I^. As we do put our trust in Thee.

^. Let Thy priests be clothed
with righteousness.

I^. And Thy saints sing with
joy fulness.

f". 0 Lord, save the Queen.

I^. And mercifully hear us when
we call upon Thee.

'f. 0 Lord, save Thy servants and
handmaidens.

1^7. Which put their trust in Thee.

'f. 0 Lord, save Thy people, and
bless Thine inheritance.

^. Govern them, and lift them up
for ever.

^. Peace be within Thy walls.

^7. And plenteousness within Thy
palaces.

'f. Let us pray for the faithful
departed.

I^. Eternal rest grant unto them,
0 Lord, and light perpetual shine
upon them.

>^. Hearken unto my voice, 0
Lord, when I cry unto Thee.

I^. Have mercy upon me, and hear
me.

Miserere mei, Beus. Psalm li., p. 10.
voith Glory be, etc.

\TIere follows in Lent:

Lomine, ne in furore. Psalm vi.

LORD, rebuke me not in Thine indig'na-
tion : neither chasten me in Thy displea-

2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am
weak : O Lord, heal me, for my bones are
vexed.

3 My soul also is sore troubled : but, Lord,
how long wilt Thou punish me ?

4 Turn Thee, O Lord, and deliver my
soul : O save me for Thy mercy's sake.

5 For in death no man remembereth Thee :
and who will give Thee thanks in the pit ?

6 I am weary of my groaning ; every
night wash I my bed : and water my couch
with ray tears.

7 My beauty is gone for very trouble : and
worn away because of all mine enemies.

8 Away from me, all ye that work vanity :

LArDS : MONDAY.

for the Lord hath heard the Toice of my
weeping.

9 The Lord hath heard my petition : the
Lord will receive my prayer.

10 All mine enemies shall be confounded,
and sore vexed : they shall be turned back, and
put to shame suddenly.

Glory be, etc.]

(Here the reader, if a Priest, rising, stands
at the step of the Sanctuary.)

T. 0 Lord, arise, help us.

^7. And deliver us for Thy Name's
sake.

"f . Turn us again, 0 Lord God of
Hosts.

^7. Show the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

y. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord.

Rr. And let my crying come unto
Thee.

y. The Lord be with you.

I^". And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Collect.

"f . The Lord be with you.
^. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
RJ. Thanks be to God.

Said on all Ferias and Simple Feasts, ac-
cording to ths rubric before Sunday
Memorials, p. 8.

\For Memoi'ials in other seasons than
Trinity, see Froper.]

From the Octave of Trinity till Advent :

Memorial of the Holy Cross.

Ant. Save us, 0 Christ our Saviour,
by the virtue of the Holy Cross : as
Thou savedst Peter in the sea; and
have mercy upon us.

y. All the world shall worship
Thee, and sing of Thee.
I^'. And praise Thy Xame.

Let us pray.
Collect.
"g^EEP, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
in perpetual peace, those whom
Thou hast vouchsafed to redeem by
the wood of the Holy Cross, 0 Saviour
of the world, Who livest and reignest
with the Father and the Holy Ghost,
ever one God, world without end.
Amen.

Memorial of S. Mary.

Ant. The Eoot of Jesse hath
budded; a Star hath risen out of
Jacob ; a Virgin hath brought forth
the Saviour: We praise Thee, 0 our
God.

y. After child-bearing thou re-
mainedst a Virgin.
117. 0 Mother of God.

Let us pray.
Collect.
Q GOD, Who through the fruitful
virginity of the Blessed Virgin
Mary hast bestowed the rewards of
eternal salvation on the human race ;
grant, we pray Thee, that she may
intercede for us, through whom we
have received the Author of Life, Thy
Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Memorial of All Saints.

Ant. Let the Saints be joyful
with glory : they shall rejoice in their
beds.

y. The souls of the righteous ai'e
in the hand of God.

I^^ And there shall no torment
touch them.

Let us pray.
Collect.

TVTE pray Thee, 0 Lord, let the in-
tercession of all Thy Saints be
acceptable unto Thee ; and grant

PSALTER.

US forgiveness of our sins and the
remedies of eternal life, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

f. The Lord be with you.
B/. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
I^. Thanks be to God.

For the Peace of the Church
As at Sunday Lauds, p. 9.

TUESDAY.

y. Let Thy merciful kindness, 0
Lord, be upon us.

^7. As we do put our trust in Thee.

"f . 0 God, make speed to save us.

Pp'. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

J. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

I^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septuagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. According to the multitude.

Miserere met. Psalm li., p. 10.

Ant. According to the multitude
of Thy mercies : have mercy upon
me, 0 God.

Ant. The help of my countenance.

Judica me, JDeus. Psalm xliii.

/?j.IVE sentence with me, 0 God,
and defend my cause against the
ungodly people : 0 deliver me from
the deceitful and wicked man.

2 For Thou art the God of my
strength, why hast Thou put me from
Thee: and why go I so heavily, while
the enemy oppresseth me ?

3 0 send out Thy light and Thy
truth, that they may lead me : and
bring me unto Thy holy hill, and to
Thy dwelling.

4 And that I may go unto the
altar of God, even unto the God of
my joy and gladness : and upon the
harp will I give thanks unto Thee,
0 God, my God.

5 Why art thou so heavy, 0 my
soul : and wh}-- art thou so disquieted
within me ?

6 0 put thy trust in God : for I
will yet give Him thanks, which is
the help of my countenance, and my
God.

Glory be, etc.

Aoit. The help of my countenance :
and my God.

Ant. Early.

Deus, Deus mens. Psalm lxiii.
Beus onisereatur. Psalm lxvii., p. 5.

Ant. Early : will I seek Thee.

Ant. All the days of my life.

Song of Hezeziah.

Ego dixi. Isaiah xxxviii.

T SAID, in the cutting off of my
days : I shall go to the gates of
the grave.

2 I am deprived of the residue of
my years : I said, I shall not see the
Lord, even the Lord in the land of
the living.

3 I shall behold man no more :
with the inhabitants of the world.

4 Mine age is departed : and is
removed from me as a shepherd's
tent.

5 I have cut off like a weaver my

LAUDS: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

life : He will cut me off with pining
sickness.

6 From day even to night, wilt
Thou make an end of me : I reckoned
till morning that, as a lion, so will
He break all my bones.

7 From day even to night wilt
Thou make an end of me : like a
crane or a swallow, so did I chatter;
I did mourn as a dove.

8 Mine eyes fail : with looking
upward.

9 0 Lord, I am oppressed; un-
dertake for me : what shall I say ?
He hath both spoken unto me, and
Himself hath done it.

10 I shall go softly all my years :
in the bitterness of my soul.

11 0 Lord, by these things men
live, and in all these things is the life
of my spirit : so wilt Thou recover
me, and make me to live ; behold, for
peace I had great bitterness.

12 But Thou hast in love to my
soul delivered it from the pit of cor-
ruption : for Thou hast cast all my
sins behind Thy back.

13 For the grave cannot praise
Thee, death cannot celebrate Thee :
they that go down into the pit cannot
hope for Thy truth.

14 The living, the living, he shall
praise Thee, as I do this day : the
father to the children shall make
known Thy truth.

15 The Lord was ready to save
me : therefore we will sing my songs
to the stringed instruments all the
days of our life in the house of the
Lord.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. All the days of my life : the
Lord was ready to save me.

Ant. Praise Him.
Laudaie Dominum. Psalm cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Psalm cxlix.
Laudaie Dominum. Psalm cl., p. 6.

Ant. Praise Him : in the firma-
ment of His power.

From Epiphany to Lentj and from
Trinity to Advent: ,

Chaptee. 1 Cor. XVI.

"XTTT^TCH ye, stand fast in the faith,
quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

I^. Thanks be to God.

From Trinity to Advent, all the rest
as pp. 12, 13.

WEDNESDAY.

f". Let Thy merciful kindness, 0
Lord, be upon us.

I^. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

y. 0 God, make speed to save us.

]^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

I^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world without
end. Amen.

[From Septuagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. Wash me throughly.
Miserere mei. Psalm li., p. 10.

Ant. Wash me throughly : from
my wickedness, 0 God.

Ant. Thou, 0 God.

Te decet hymnus. Psalm lxv.

T^HOU, 0 God, art praised in Sion :
and unto Thee shall the vow be
performed in Jerusalem.

PSALTEH.

2 Thou that hearest the prayer :
unto Thee shall all flesh come.

3 My misdeeds prevail against me :
0 be Thou merciful unto our sins.

4 Blessed is the man, whom Thou
choosest, and receivest unto Thee :
he shall dwell in Thy court, and shall
be satisfied with the pleasures of Thy
house, even of Thy holy temple.

5 Thou shalt show us wonderful
things in Thy righteousness, 0 God
of our salvation : Thou that art the
hope of all the ends of the earth, and
of them that remain in the broad sea.

6 Who in His strength setteth
fast the mountains : and is girded
about with power.

7 Who stilleth the raging of the
sea : and the noise of his waves, and
the madness of the people.

8 They also that dwell in the
uttermost parts of the earth shall be
afraid at Thy tokens : Thou that
makest the outgoings of the morning
and evening to praise Thee.

9 Thou visitest the earth, and
blessest it : Thou makest it very
plenteous.

10 The river of God is full of
water : Thou preparest their corn, for
so Thou providest for the earth.

11 Thou w^aterest her furrows.
Thou sendest rain into the little
valleys thereof : Thou makest it soft
with the drops of rain, and blessest
the increase of it.

12 Thou crownest the year with
Thy goodness : and Thy clouds drop
fatness.

13 They shall drop upon the dwell-
ings of the wilderness : and the little
hills shall rejoice on every side.

14 The folds shall be full of sheep :
the valleys also shall stand so thick
with corn, that they shall laugh and
sing.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Thou, 0 God : art praised in
Sion.

Ant. My lips shall praise Thee.
Dens, Deus meus. Psalm lxiii.
Dens misereatur. Psalm lxvii., p. 5.
Ant. My lips shall praise Thee :
as long as I live.

Ant. The Lord shall judge.

Song of Hannah.
Exultavit cor meum. 1 Sam. ii.
IV/TY heart rejoiceth in the Lord :
mine horn is exalted in the Lord.

2 My mouth is enlarged over mine
enemies : because I rejoice in Thy
salvation.

3 There is none holy as the Lord :
for there is none beside Thee : neither
is there any rock like our God.
. 4 Talk no more : so ej
proudly.

5 Let not arrogancy come out of
your mouth : for the Lord is a God
of knowledge, and by Him actions
are weighed.

6 The bows of the mighty men
are broken : and they that stumbled
are girded with strength.

7 They that were full have hired
out themselves for bread : and they
that were hungry ceased.

8 So that the barren hath born
seven : and she that hath many chil-
dren is waxed feeble.

9 The Lord killeth, and maketh
alive : He bringeth down to the
grave, and bringeth up.

10 The Lord maketh poor, and
maketh rich : He bringeth low, and
lifteth up.

11 He raiseth up the poor out of
the dust : and lifteth up the beggar
from the dunghill.

12 To set them among princes :
and to make them inherit the throne
of glory.

LAUDS: WEDXESDAY AND THUESDAT.

13 For the pillars of the earth are
the Lord's : and He hath set the
world upou them.

14 He will keep the feet of His
saints, and the wicked shall be silent
in darkness : for by strenj^th shall no
man prevail,

15 The adversaries of the Lord
shall be broken to pieces : out of
heaven shall He thunder upon them.

16 The Lord shall judge the ends
of the earth : and He shall give
strength unto His king, and exalt the
horn of His anointed.

Glory be, etc.

Anf. The Lord shall judge : the
ends of the earth.

Ant. 0 praise God.

Latidafe Dominum. Psalm cxlviii.
Caniate Domino. Psalm cxLix.
Laiidate Dominum. Psalm cl. p. 6.

Ant. 0 praise God : all ye heavens.

From Epiphany to Lent and from
Trinity to Advent:

Chapteb. 1 Cor. xyi.
WATCH ye, stand fast in the
faith, quit you like men, be
strong. Let all your things be done
with charity.

R-. Thanks be to God.

From Trinity to Advent, all the rest as
pp. 12, 13.

THURSDAY.

y. Let Thy merciful kindness, 0
Lord, be upon us.

R'. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

y. 0 God, make speed to save us.

R'. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

' y. Glory be to the Father, and to
I the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I RT. As it was in the beginning, is
! now, and ever shall be : world without
, end. Amen.
j Alleluia.

I \_From Septuagesirna till Wednesday in
Holy Week:

! Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Anf. Against Thee only.
Miserere mei. Psalm li., p. 10.

Ant. Against Thee only have I
sinned : have mercv upon me, 0
God.

Ant. Lord, Thou hast been.
Domine refugium. Psalm xc.

T ORD, Thou hast been our refuge :
from one generation to another.

2 Before the mountains were
brought forth, or ever the earth and
the world were made : Thou art God
from everlasting, and world without
end.

3 Thou turnest man to destruc-
! tion : again Thou sayest. Come again,
I ye children of men.

4 For a thousand years in Thy
sight are but as yesterday : seeing

j that is past as a watch in the night.

5 As soon as Thou scatterest them
they are even as a sleep : and fade
away suddenly like the grass.

6 In the morning it is green, and
groweth up : but in the evening it is
cut down, dried up, and withei-ed.

7 For we consume away in Thy
displeasure : and are afraid at Thy
wrathful indignation.

8 Thou hast set our misdeeds be-
fore Thee : and our secret sins in the
light of Thy countenance.

9 For when Thou art angry all
our davs are gone : we bring our

PSALTEE.

years to an end, as it were a tale that
is told.

10 The days of our age are three-
score years and ten; and though men
be so strong that they come to four-
score years : yet is their strength
then but labour and sorrow ; so soon
passeth it awa}^ and we are gone.

11 But who regardeth the power
of Thy wratli : for even thereafter as
a man feareth, so is Thy displeasure.

12 So teach us to number our
days : that we may apply our hearts
unto wisdom.

13 Turn Thee again, 0 Lord, at
the last : and be gracious unto Thy
servants.

14 0 satisfy us with Thy mercy,
and that soon : so shall we rejoice
and be glad all the days of our life.

15 Comfort us again now after
the time that Thou hast plagued us :
and for the years wherein we have
suffered adversity.

16 Show Thy servants Thy work :
and their children Thy glory.

17 And the glorious Majesty of
the Lord our God be upon us : pros-
per Thou the work of our hands upon
us, O prosper Thou our handy-work.

Glory be, etc.

A nt. 0 Lord : Thou hast been our
refuge.

Ant. Have I not thought ^
Deus, Beus mens. Psalm lxiii.
Deus misereaiur. Psalm lxvii., p. 5.

Ant. Have I not thought upon
Thee : when I was waking ?

Ant. The Lord shall reign.
Song of Moses.
Cantemus Domino. Exodus xv.
T WILL sing unto the Lord, for He
hath triumplied gloriously : the
horse and his rider hath He thrown
into the sea.

2 The Lord is my strength and
song : and is become my salvation.

3 He is my God, and I will pre-
pare Him an habitation : my father's
God, and I will exalt Him.

4 The Lord is a man of war ; the
Lord is His Name: Pharaoh's chariots
and his host hath He cast into the
sea.

5 His chosen captains also are
drowned in the Eed sea : the depths
have covered them ; they sank into
the bottom as a stone.

6 Thy right hand, 0 Lord, is be-
come glorious in power ; Thy right
hand, 0 Lord, hath dashed in pieces
the enemy : and in the greatness of
Thine excellency Thou hast over-
thrown them that rose up against
Thee.

7 Thou sentest forth Thy wrath,
which consumed them as stubble :
and with the blast of Thy nostrils
the waters were gathered together.

8 The floods stood upright as an
heap : and the depths were congealed
in the heart of the sea.

9 The enemy said, I will pursue,
I will overtake, I will divide the
spoil : my lust shall be satisfied upon
them.

10 I will draw my sword : my
hand shall destroy them.

11 Thoudidst blow with Thy wind,
the sea covered them : they sank as
lead in the mighty waters.

12 Who is like unto Thee, 0 Lord,
among the gods : who is like unto
Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in
praises, doing wonders ?

13 Thou stretchedst out Thy right
hand : the earth swallowed them.

14 Thou in Thy mercy : hast led
forth the people which Thou hast re-
deemed.

15 Thou hast guided them in Thy
strength : unto Thy holy habitation.

LAUDS : THrRSDAY AND FRIDAY.

16 The people shall hear, and be
afraid : sorrow shall take hold on the
inhabitants of Palestina.

17 Then the dukes of Edom shall
be amazed ; the might}^ men of Moab,
trembling shall take hold upon them :
all the inhabitants of Canaan shall
melt aw a J.

18 Fear and dread shall fall upon
them : by the greatness of Thine
arm.

19 They shall be as still as a stone:
till Thy people pass over, 0 Lord, till
the people pass over, which Thou hast
purchased.

20 Thou shalt bring them in, and
plant them in the mountain of Thine
inheritance : in the place, 0 Lord,
which Thou hast made for Thee to
dwell in.

21 In the sanctuary, 0 Lord,
which Th}' hands have established :
the Lord shall reign for ever and
ever.

22 For the horse of Pharaoh went
in with his chariots and with his
horsemen into the sea : and the Lord
brought again the waters of the sea
upon them.

23 But the children of Israel went
on dv}' land : in the midst of the sea.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. The Lord shall reign : for
ever and ever.

Ant. 0 praise.

Laudate Domimtm. Psalm cxlviit.
Cantaie Domino. Psalm cxlix.
Laudate Dommiim. Psalm CL., p. 6.

Ant. 0 praise : the Lord of heaven.

From Eph^hany to Lent, and from
Trinity to Advent :

Chapter. 1 Cor. xvi.
WATCH ye, stand fast in the faith,
quit you like men, be strong, i

Let all your things be done with
charity.

R?. Thanks be to God.

From Trinity to Advent^ all tlie
rest as pp. 12, 13.

FRIDAY.

"f . Let Thy merciful kindness, O
Lord, be upon us.

5^. As we do put our trust in Thee.

y. 0 God, make speed to save us.

I^. O Lord, make haste to help us.

f". Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

ly. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septiiagcsima to Wednesday in
lioly JFerJc :

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. 0 stablish me.
Miserere met, Leus. Psalm li., p. 10.
Ant. 0 stablish me : with Thy
free Spirit.

Ant. Hearken unto me.

Domine, exaudi. Psalm cxliii.
TTEAR my prayer, 0 Lord, and

consider ray desire: hearken unto
me for Thy truth and righteousness'
sake.

2 And enter not into judgment
wn"th Thy servant : for in Thy sight
shall no man living be justified.

3 For the enemy hath persecuted
my soul ; he hath smitten my life
down to the ground : he hath laid me
in the darkness, as the men that have
been long dead.

PSALTER.

4 Therefore is my spirit vexed
within me : and my heart within me
is desolate.

5 Yet do I remember the time
past ; I muse upon all Thy works :
yea, I exercise myself in the works
of Thy hands.

6 I stretch forth my hands unto
Thee : my soul gaspeth unto Thee
as a thirsty land.

7 Hear me, 0 Lord, and that soon,
for my spirit waxeth faint : hide not
Thy face from me, lest I be like unto
them that go down into the pit.

8 0 let me hear Thy loving-kind-
ness betimes in the morning, for in
Thee is my trust : show Thou me the
way that I should walk in, for I lift
up my soul unto Thee.

9 Deliver me, 0 Lord, from mine
enemies : for I flee unto Thee to hide me,

10 Teach me to do the thing that
pleaseth Thee, for Thou art my God :
let Thy loving Spirit lead me forth
into the land of righteousness.

11 Quicken me, 0 Lord, for Thy
Name's sake : and for Thy righteous-
ness' sake bring my soul out of
trouble.

12 And of Thy goodness slay mine
enemies : and destroy all them that
vex my soul ; for I am Thy servant.

Glory be, etc.

Ani. Hearken unto me : for Thy
truth and righteousness' sake.

Ant. God shew us.

Dens, Deus metis. Psalm lxiii.

Deus misereatur. Psalm lxvii., p, 5.

Ant. God shew us : the light of
His countenance.

Ant. 0 Lord, I have heard.
Song of Habakkuk.
Bomine audivi. Habakkuk iii.
Q LORD, I have heard Thy speech:
and was afraid.

2 0 Lord, revive Thy work : in
the midst of the years.

3 In the midst of the years make
known : in wrath remember mercy.

4 God came from Teman : and the
Holy One from Mount Paran.

5 His glory covered the heavens :
and the earth was full of His praise.

6 And His brightness was as the
light : He had horns coming out of
His hand.

7 And there was the hiding of His
power : before Him went the pesti-
lence.

8 And burning coals went forth at
His feet : He stood and measured the
earth.

9 He beheld and drove asunder
the nations : and the everlasting
mountains were scattered.

10 The perpetual hills did bow :
His ways are everlasting.

11 I saw the tents of Cushan in
affliction : and the curtains of the
land of Midian did tremble.

12 Was the Lord displeased against
the rivers ? was Thine anger against
the rivers : was Thy wrath against
the sea ;

13 That Thou didst ride upon
Thine horses : and Thy chariots of
salvation ?

14 Thy bow was made quite naked :
according to the oaths of the. tribes,
even Thy word.

15 Thou didst cleave the earth
with rivers : the mountains saw Thee,
and they trembled.

16 The overflowing of the water :
passed by.

17 The deep uttered his voice :
and lifted up his hands on high.

18 The sun and moon stood still
in their habitation : at the light of
Thine arrows they went, and at the
shining of Thy glittering spear.

19 Thou didst march throuijh the

LAUDS : FEIDAY AND SATURDAY.

land in indignation : Thou didst
thresh the heathen in anger.

20 Thou wentest forth for the
salvation of Thy people : even for
salvation with Thine Anointed.

21 Thou woundedst the head out
of the house of the wicked : by dis-
covering the foundation unto the
neck.

22 Thou didst strike through with
his staves the head of his villages :
they came out as a whirlwind to
scatter me.

23 Their rejoicing : was as to de-
vour the poor secretl}'.

24 Thou didst walk through the
sea with Thine horses : through the
heap of great waters.

25 When I heard, ni}^ belly trem-
bled : my lips quivered at the voice.

26 Eottenness entered into my
bones : and I trembled in myself, that
I might rest in the day of trouble.

27 When He cometh up unto the
people : He will invade them with
His troops.

28 Although the fig-tree shall not
blossom : neither shall fruit be on the
vines;

29 The labour of the olives shall
fail : and the fields shall yield no
meat ;

30 The flock shall be cut off from
the fold : and there shall be no herd
in the stalls ;

31 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord :
I will joy in the God of my salva-
tion.

32 The Lord God is my strength :
and He will make my feet like hinds'
feet.

1 33 And He will make me to walk :
' upon mine high places.

Glor}'- be, etc.

I Ant. 0 Lord, I have heard Thy
I speech : and was afraid.

Ant. Praise Him in the cymbals.

Laudate Bomimcm. Psalm cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Psalm cxlix.
Laudate JJominum. Psalm cl., p. 6.

Ant. Praise Him in the cymbals
and dances : praise Him upon the
strings and pipe.

From Epipliamj to Lent^ and from
Trinity to Advent :

Chapter. 1 Cor. xvi.

WATCH ye, stand fast in the faith,
quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

1^7. Thanks be to God.

From Trinity to Advent., all the rest
as pp. 12, 13.

SATURDAY.

y. Let Thy merciful kindness, 0
Lord, be upon us.

1^7. As we do put our trust in Thee.

f. 0 God, make speed to save us.

IV. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

R?. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septiiagesima to Wednesday in
Holy TFee/c :

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. 0 be favourable.
Miserere mei, Dens. Psalm lt., p. 10.

Ant. 0 be favourable : and gracious
unto Sion.

PSALTEE.

Ant. It is a good thing.

Bonum est conjiteri. Psalm xcii.
TT is a good thing to give thanks

unto the Lord : and to sing praises
unto Thy Name, 0 most Highest.

2 To tell of Thy loving-kindness
early in the morning : and of Thy
truth in the night-season.

3 Upon an instrument of ten
strings, and upon the lute : upon a
loud instrument, and upon the harp.

4 For Thou, Lord, hast made me
glad through Thy works : and I will
rejoice in giving praise for the opera-
tions of Thy hands.

5 0 Lord, how glorious are Thy
works : Thy thoughts are very deep.

6 An unwise man doth not well
consider this : and a fool doth not
understand it.

7 When the ungodly are green as
the grass, and when all the workers
of wickedness do flourish : then shall
they be destroyed for ever; but Thou,
Lord, art the most Highest for ever-
more.

8 For lo. Thine enemies, 0 Lord,
lo, Thine enemies shall perish : and
all the workers of wickedness shall be
destroyed.

9 But mine horn shall be exalted
like the horn of an unicorn : for I am
anointed with fresh oil.

10 Mine eye also shall see his lust
of mine enemies : and mine ear shall
hear his desire of the wicked that
arise up against me.

11 The righteous shall flourish like
a palm-tree : and shall spread abroad
like a cedar in Libanus.

12 Such as are planted in the
house of the Lord : shall flourish in
the courts of the house of our God.

13 They also shall bring forth
more fruit in their age : and shall be
fat and well-liking.

14 That they may show how true

I the Lord my strength is : and that
there is no unrighteousness in Him.
Glory be, etc.

Ant. It is a good thing : to give
thanks unto the Lord.

Ant. All the ends of the world.

Deus, Dens metis. Psalm LXiii.
Deus misereatur. Psalm lxvii., p. 5.

Ant. All the ends of the world :
shall fear Him.

Ant. The Lord shall repent.
Song of Moses.
Audite cceli. Deut. xxxii.

r^IYE ear, 0 ye heavens, and I will
speak : and hear, 0 earth, the
words of my mouth.

2 My doctrine shall drop as the
rain : my speech shall distil as the
dew.

3 As the small rain upon the
tender herb : and as the showers upon
the grass.

4 Because I will publish : the
Name of the Lord.

5 Ascribe ye greatness : unto our
God.

6 He is the Rock, His work is
perfect : for all His ways are judg-
ment.

7 A God of truth and without
iniquity : just and right is He.

8 Tliey have corrupted themselves :
their spot is not the spot of His
children.

9 They are a perverse : and crooked
generation.

10 Do ye thus requite the Lord :
0 foolish people and unwise ?

11 Is not He thy Father that
hath bought thee : hat'i He not
made thee, and established tbee.P

12 Remember the days of old :
consider the years of many genera-
tions.

LAUDS : SATURDAY.

13 Ask thy father, and he will
show thee : thy elders, and they will
tell thee.

14 When the Most High divided
to the nations their inheritance :
when He separated the sons of Adam;

15 He set the bounds of the
people : according to the number of
the children of Israel.

16 For the Lord's portion is His
people : Jacob is the lot of His in-
heritance.

17 He found him in a desert land :
and in the waste howling wilderness.

18 He led him about. He in-
structed him : He kept him as the
apple of His eye.

19 As an eagle stirreth up her
nest, fluttereth over her young :
spi-eadeth abroad her wings, taketli
them, beareth them on her wings ;

20 So the Lord alone did lead
him : and there was no strange God
with him.

21 He made him ride on the high
places of the earth : that he might
eat the increase of the fields.

22 And He made him suck honey
out of the rock : and oil out of the
flinty rock.

23 Butter of kine, and milk of
sheep, with fat of lambs and rams of
the breed of Bashan : and goats with
the fat of the kidneys of wheat, and
thou didst drink the pure blood of
the grape.

24 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and
kicked : thou art waxen fat, thou art
grown thick, thou art covered with
fatness.

25 Then he forsook God Which
made him : and lightly esteemed the
Rock of his salvation.

26 They provoked Him to jea-
lousy with strange gods : with
abominations provoked they Him to
auger.

27 They saciificed unto devils, not
to God : to gods whom they knew not ;

28 To new gods that came newly
up : whom your fathers feared not.

29 Of the Rock that begat thee,
thou art unmindful : and hast for-
gotten God that formed thee.

30 And when the Lord saw it He
abhorred them : because of the pro-
voking of His sons and of His
daughters,

31 And He said, 1 will hide My
face from them : I will see what their
end shall be.

32 For they are a very fro ward
generation : children in whom is no
faith.

33 They have moved Me to jea-
lousy with that which is not God :
they have provoked Me to anger with
their vanities ;

34 And I will move them to
jealousy with those which are not a
people : I will provoke them to anger
with a foolish nation.

35 For a fire is kindled in Mine
anger : and shall burn unto the lowest
hell;

36 And shall consume the earth
with her increase : and set on fire the
foundations of the mountains.

37 I will heap mischiefs upon them :
I will spend Mine arrows upon them.

38 They shall be burnt with
hunger : and devoured with burning
heat, and with bitter destruction.

39 I will also send the teeth of
beasts upon them : with the poison
of serpents of the dust.

40 The sword without and terror
within shall destroy both the young
man and the virgin : the suckling
also, with the man of grey hairs.

41 I said, I would scatter them
into corners : I would make the re-
membrance of them to cease from
among men.

PSALTEE.

42 Were it not that I feared the
wrath of the enemy : lest their ad-
versaries should behave themselves
strangely ;

43 And lest they should say : Our
hand is hi^^h, and the Lord hath not
done all this.

44 For they are a nation void of
counsel : neither is there any under-
standing in them,

45 0 that they were wise, that
they understood this : that they
would consider their latter end !

46 How should one chase a thou-
sand : and two put ten thousand to
flight?

47 Except their Eock had sold
them : and the Lord had shut them
up.

48 For their rock is not as our
Rock : even our enemies themselves
being judges.

49 For their vine is of the vine of
Sodom : and of the fields of Go-
morrah.

50 Their grapes are grapes of gall :
their clusters are bitter.

51 Their wine is the poison of
dragons : and the cruel venom of
asps.

52 Is not this laid up in store
with Me : and sealed up among My
treasures ?

53 To Me belongeth vengeance :
and recompense.

54 Their foot shall slide : in due
time.

55 For the day of their calamity
is at hand : and the things that shall
come upon them make haste.

56 For the Lord shall judge His
people : and repent Himself for His
servants ;

57 When He seeth that their
power is gone : and there is none
shut up, or left.

58 And He shall say, Where are

their gods : their rock in whom they
trusted ?

59 Which did eat the fat of their
sacrifices : and drank the wine of
their drink-offerings ?

60 Let them rise up and help you :
and be your protection.

61 See now that I, even I, am
He : and there is no god with Me.

62 I kill, and I make alive ; I
wound, and I heal : neither is there
imy that can deliver out of My
hand.

63 For I lift up My hand to
heaven : and say, I live for ever.

64 If I whet My glittering sword :
and Mine hand take hold on judg-
ment ;

65 I will render vengeance to
Mine enemies : and will reward them
that hate Me.

66 I will make Mine arrows drunk
with blood : and My sword shall
devour flesh.

67 And that with the blood of
the slain, and of the captives : from
the beginning of revenges upon the
enemy.

68 Rejoice, 0 5^e nations, with
His people : for He will avenge the
blood of His servants.

69 And will render vengeance to
His adversaries : and will be merciful
unto His land, and to His people.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. The Lord shall repent Him-
self : for His servants.

Ant. Praise Him.

Laicdate Domimtm. Psalm cxlviii.
Cantate Domino. Psalm cxlix.
Laudato Dominion. Psalm cl., p. 6.

Ant. Praise Him : on the well-
tuned cymbals.

From Epiphany to Lent, and from
Trinity to Advent :

PRIME.

Chapter. 1 Cor. xvi.

ATCH ye, stand fast in the faith,
quit you like men, be strong.
Let all your things be done with
charity.

IV. Thanks be to God.

From Trinity to Advent^ all the
rest as pp. 12, 13.

Prime, and every other hour except Lauds,
begins as follows, in silence:

•J« In the Name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Amen.

Our Father, etc.

Then aloud:
^T. O God, make speed to save us.

J^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Hol}^ Ghost.

I^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

\_From Septicagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Hymn. Jam lucis orto sidere.

Now that the daylight fills the sky,
We lift our hearts to God on high.
That He, in all we do or say,
Would keep us free from harm to-day :

Would guard our hearts and tongues

strife ;
From anger's din would hide or.r life ;
From all ill sights would turn our eyes ;
Would close our ears from vanities ;

Would keep our inmost conscience pure ;
Our souls from folly would secure ;
Would bid us check the pride of sense
With due and holv abstinence.

from

So we, when this new day is gone,
And night in turn is drawing on.
With conscience by the world unstain'd
Shall praise His Name for victory gain'd.

All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud for ever, as is meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

{The foregoing verse forms the doxology to
the Office Hymn after Candlemas till
Wednesday in Holy Week inclusive ;
and from Trinity till Christmas: ex-
cept through the octaves of Corpus
Christi and of the Holy Kaine, and
on all feasts of the Blessed Virgin, and
through their Octaves, when the follow-
ing verse is substituted :

All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin- born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

This last verse is also used from Christ-
mas Bay to Candlemas, inclusive.

Fi'om Low Sunday to Ascension :

We pray Thee, King, with glory deck'd,
In this our Paschal joy, protect.
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransom'd flock, Thine own elect.

To Thee Who, dead, again dost live.
All glory. Lord, Thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

From Ascension to Whitsun Day:

Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward :
Our glory and our boast in Thee,
For ever and for ever be I

All glory. Lord, to Thee we pay.
Ascending o'er the stars to-day;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Pai-aclete. Amen.

From Whitsun Bay to Trinity:

Thou once in every holy breast
Didst bid indwelling grace to rest :
This day our sins, we pray, release,
And in our time, 0 Lord, "give peace.

To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done ;
And Christ the Lord upon us pour,
The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen.

And the like rule is observed at all
the I£ot{rs.]

PSALTEE.

[All the Psalms which follow ivere used
in the Sarum Office on Sundays, except
at Christmas and Easter tides.

On Ferias, Deus, in nomine. Psalm ltv.
Beati immaculati, and Retribue, Psalm

CXIX.

For those who jn-efer it, the modern Ro-
man use is here subjoined. And before
each Pmlm is indicated the day en
which it is so used.

In this latter use, Glory be is said after
each Psahn : in the former, after every
alternate Psalm, as marked below.

Eomajst Use.

Sunday. 1. Pens in nomine, Tsalrmjiy.

2. Confitemini Bomino, Psalm cxviii.
(changed in Lent to Bominus regnavit.
Psalm xciii.) 3. Beaii immaculati, and
Retribue servo tuo. Psalm cxix. 4. Qui-
cunque vult.

Baily. 1. Beus in nomine, Vs,K\m.i.w.

3. Beati immaculati, and Retribue servo
tuo, Psalm CXIX.

After Psalm liv, is said :

Monday. 2. Bomini est terra. Psalm

XXIV.

Tuesday. 2. Ad tc, Bomine, levavi.
Psalm XXV.

Wednesday. 2. Jicdica me Bomine.
Psalm XXVI,

Thursday. 2. Bominus regit me.
Psalm XXIII.

F'riday. 2. Beus, Beus meus. Psalm

XXII.

On Saturdays and Festivals no inter-
mediate Psalms, but only :

1. Beus in nomine, Psalm ltv., and
2. Beati immaculati, and Retribue servo
tuo. Psalm CXIX.]

On ordinary Sundays.
Ant. The Lord is my Shepherd.

[For other Antiphons, see Proper of
Seasons. '\

[Or Friday only.]

Beus, Beus meus. Psalm xxii.

XfY God, my God, look upon me ;
why hast Tliou forsaken me :
and art so far from my health, and
from the words of m}^ complaint?

2 0 my God, I cry iu the day-
time, but Thou hearest not : and in
the nii^ht-season also I take no rest.

3 And Thou continuest holy : O
Thou worship of Israel.

4 Our fathers hoped in Thee :
they trusted in Thee, and Thou didst
deliver them.

5 They called upon Thee, and were
holpen : they put their trust iu Thee,
and were not confounded.

6 But as for me, I am a worm,
and no man : a very scorn of men,
and the outcast of the people.

7 All they that see me laugh me
to scorn : they shoot out their lips,
and shake their heads, saj^ing,

8 He trusted in God, that He
would deliver Him : let Him deliver
Him, if He will have Him.

9 But Thou art He that took me
out of my mother's womb : Thou
wast my hope, when I hanged 3'et
upon my mother's breasts.

10 I have been left unto Thee
ever since I was born : Thou art my
God even from my mother's womb.

11 0 go not from me, for trouble
is hard at hand : and there is none to
help me.

12 Many oxen are come about
me : fat bulls of Basan close me in
on every side.

13 They gape upon me with their
mouths : as it were a ramping and a
roaring lion.

14 I am poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint :
my heart also in the midst of my
body is even like melting wax.

15 ]My strength is dried up like a

PRIME.

potsherd, and ray tongue cleaveth to
my gums : and Thou shalt bring me
into the dust of death.

16 For many dogs are come about
me : and the counsel of the wicked
laj'eth siege against me.

17 They pierced my hands and
my feet; I may tell all my bones :
they stand staring and looking upon
me.

18 They part my garments among
them : and cast lots upon my vesture.

19 But be not Thou far from me,
O Lord : Thou art my succour, haste
Thee to help me.

20 Deliver ray soul from the
sword : m}-- darling from the power
of the dog.

21 Save me from the lion's mouth :
Thou hast heard me also from among
the horns of the unicorns.

22 I will declare Thy Name unto
my brethren : in the midst of the
congregation will I praise Thee.

23 0 praise the Lord, ye that fear
Him : magnify Him, all ye of the
seed of Jacob, and fear Him, all ye
seed of Israel;

24 For He hath not despised, nor
abhorred, the low estate of the poor :
He hath not hid His face from him,
but when he called unto Him He
heard him.

25 My prai<e is of Thee in the
great congregation : my vows will I
perform in the sight of them that
fear Him.

26 The poor shall eat, and be
satisfied : they that seek after the
Lord shall praise Him ; your heart
shall live for ever.

27 All the ends of the world shall
remember themselves, and be turned
unto the Lord : and all the kindreds
of the nations shall worship before
Him.

28 For the kino-dom is the Lord's :

and He is the Governour among the
people.

29 All such as be fat upon earth :
have eaten, and worshipped.

30 All they that go down into the
dust shall kneel before Him : and no
man hath quickened his own soul.

31 My seed shall serve Him :
they shall be counted unto the Lord
for a generation.

32 They shall come, and the hea-
vens shall declare His righteousness :
unto a people that shall be born,
whom the Lord hath made.

[Or Thursday only.]
Dominus regit me. Psalm xxiii.
T'HE Lord is my Shepherd : there-
fore can I lack nothing.

2 He shall feed me in a green
pasture : and lead me forth beside the
waters of comfort.

3 He shall convert my soul : and
bring me forth in the paths of right-
eousness, for His Name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death, I
will fear no evil : for Thou art with
me ; Thy rod and Thy staff comfort
me.

5 Thou shalt prepare a table be-
fore me against them that trouble
me : Thou hast anointed my head
with oil, and ray cup shall be full.

6 But Thy loving-kindness and
mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life : and I will dwell in the
house of the Lord for ever.

Glory be, etc.

[Or jMonday only.]
Domini est terra. Psalm xxiv.
THE earth is the Lord's and all
that therein is : the com])ass of
the world, and they that dwell there-
in.

2 For He hath founded it upon

PSALTER.

the seas : and prepared it upon the
floods.

3 Who shall ascend into the hill
of the Lord : or who shall rise up
in His holy place ?

4 Even he that hath clean hands,
and a pure heart : and that hath not
lift up his mind unto vanity, nor
sworn to deceive his neighbour.

5 He shall receive the blessing
from the Lord : and righteousness
from the God of his salvation.

6 This is the generation of them
that seek Him : even of them that
seek thy face, O Jacob.

7 Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates,
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting
doors : and the King of Glory shall
come in.

8 Who is the King of Glory : it
is the Lord strong and might}', even
the Lord mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates,
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting
doors : ^nd the King of Glory shall
come in.

10 Who is the King of Glory :
even the Lord of hosts, He is the
King of Glory.

[Or Tuesdajr only.]

Ad te, Domiiw, levavi. Psalm xxv.

TJNTO Thee, 0 Lord, will I lift
up my soul; my God, I have put
my trust in Thee : 0 let me not be
confounded, neither let mine enemies
triumph over me.

2 For all they that hope in Thee
shall not be ashamed : but such as
transgress without a cause shall be
put to confusion.

3 Show me Thy ways, 0 Lord :
and teach me Thy paths.

4 Lead me forth in Thy truth,
and learn me : for Thou art the God
of my salvation ; in Thee hath been
my hope all the day long.

5 Call to remembrance, 0 Lord,
Thy tender mercies : and Thy lov-
ing-kindnesses, which have been ever
of old.

6 0 remember not the sins and
offences of my youth : but according
to Thy mercy think Thou upon me,
0 Lord, for Thy goodness.

7 Gracious and righteous is the
Lord : therefore will He teach sin-
ners in the way.

8 Them that are meek shall He
guide in judgment : and such as are
gentle, them shall He learn His
way.

9 All the paths of the Lord are
mercy and truth : unto such as keep
His covenant, and His testimonies.

10 For Thy Name's sake, 0 Lord :
be merciful unto my sin, for it is
great.

11 What man is he, that feareth
the Lord : him shall He teach in the
way that He shall choose.

12 His soul shall dwell 'at ease :
and his seed shall inherit the land.

13 The secret of the Lord is among
them that fear Him : and He will
show them His covenant.

14 Mine eyes are ever looking
unto the Lord : for He shall pluck
my feet out of the net.

15 Turn Thee unto me, and have
mercy upon me : for I am desolate,
and in misery.

16 The sorrows of my heart are
enlarged : O bring Thou me out of
my troubles.

17 Look upon my adversity and
misery : and forgive me all my sin.

18 Consider mine enemies, how
many they are : and they bear a
tyrannous hate against me.

19 0 keep my soul, and deliver
me : let me not be confounded, for
I have put my trust in Thee.

20 Let perfectness and righteous

PEIME.

dealing wait upon me : for my hope
hath been in Thee.

21 Deliver Israel, 0 God : out of
all his troubles.

Glory be, etc.

[Or Wednesday only.]
Jiidica me, Domine. Psalm xxvi.
■pE Thou ray Judge, 0 Lord, for I
have walked innocently : my trust
have been also in the Lord, there-
fore shall I not fall.

2 Examine me, 0 Lord, and prove
me : try out my reins and my heart.

3 For Thy loving-kindness is ever
before mine eyes : and I will walk in
Thy truth.

4 I have not dwelt with vain per-
sons : neither will I have fellowship
with the deceitful.

5 I have hated the congregation
of the wicked : and will not sit
!among the ungodly.

6 I will wash my hands in inno-
,cency, 0 Lord : and so will I go to
JThine Altar :

• 7 That I may show the voice of
'.thanksgiving : and tell of all Thy
iwondrous works.

8 Lord, I have loved the hahita-
(tion of Thy house : and the place
where Thine honour dwelleth.

9 0 shut not up my soul with the
sinners : nor my life with the blood-
ithirsty ;

' 10 In whose hands is wickedness :
land their right hand is full of gifts.
: 11 But as for me, I will walk in-
"nocently : O deliver me, and be
(merciful unto me.

; 12 My foot standeth right : I will
ipraise the Lord in the congregations.

j On ordinary Ferias.

i Ant. Hear my prayer, 0 God.
j On Ferias in Advent.

i Ant. Come and deliver us.

[Daily.]
Dens, in nomine. Psalm liv.
QAYE me, 0 God, for Thy :Name's
sake : and avenge me in Thy
strength.

2 Hear my prayer, 0 God : and
hearken unto the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers are risen up
against me : and tyrants, which have
not God before their eyes, seek after
my soul.

4 Behold, God is my Helper : the
Lord is with them that uphold my
soul.

5 He shall reward evil unto mine
enemies : destroy Thou them in Thv
truth.

6 An offering of a free heart will
I give Thee, and praise Thy Xame,
0 Lord : because it is so comfortable.

7 For He hath delivered me out
of all my trouble : and mine eye hath
seen His desire upon mine enemies.

Glory be, etc.

[Sunday only.]
Confilemini Domino. Psalm cxviri.

r\ GIYE thanks unto the Lord, for
He is gracious : because His
mercy endureth for ever.

2 Let Israel now confess, that He
is gracious : and that His mercy
endureth for ever.

3 Let the house of Aaron now
confess : that His mercy endureth for
ever.

4 Yea, let them now that fear the
Lord confess : that His mercy en-
dureth for ever.

5 I called upon the Lord in
trouble : and the Lord heard me at
large.

6 The Lord is on ray side : I will
not fear what man doeth unto me.

7 The Lord taketh my part with
them that help me : therefore shall I
see my desire upon my enemies.

PSALTER.

8 It is better to trust in the Lord :
than to put any confidence in man.

9 It is better to trust in the Lord :
than to put any confidence in princes.

10 All nations compassed me
round about : but in the Name of
the Lord will I destroy them.

11 They kept me in on every side,
they kept me in, I siiy, on every
side : but in the Name of the Lord
will I destroy them.

12 They came about me like bees,
and are extinct even as the fire among
the thorns : for in the Name of the
Lord I will destroy them.

13 Thou hast thrust sore at me,
that I might fall : but the Lord was
my help.

14 The Lord is my strength and
my song : and is become my salvation.

15 The voice of joy and health is
in the dwellings of the righteous :
the right hand of the Lord bringeth
mighty things to pass.

16 The right hand of the Lord
hath the pre-eminence : the right
hand of the Lord bringeth mighty
things to pass.

17 I shall not die, but live : and
declare the works of the Lord.

18 The Lord hath chastened and
corrected rae : but He hath not given
me over unto death.

19 Open me the gates of right-
eousness : that I may go into them,
and give thanks unto the Lord.

20 This is the gate of the Lord :
the righteous shall enter into it.

21 I will thank Thee, for Thou
hast heard me : and art become my
salvation.

22 The same stone which the
builders refused : is become the head-
stone in the corner.

23 This is the Lord's doing : and
it is marvellous in our eyes.

24 This is the day which the Lord

hath made : we will rejoice and be
glad in it.

25 Help me now, 0 Lord : 0 Lord,
send us now prosperity.

26 Blessed be He that cometh in
the Name of the Lord : we have
wished you good luck, ye that are of
the house of the Lord.

27 God is the Lord who hath
showed us light : bind the sacrifice
with cords, yea, even unto the horns
of the altar.

28 Thou art my God, and I will
thank Thee : Thou art my God, and
I w^ill praise Thee.

29 0 give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is gracious : and His mercy
endureth for ever.

[Froin Sej}tuagesima till Easter, instead of
Confitemini IJoinino, Psalm cxvin.,
is said Bo minus regnavit, Psalm xciii.

JDominus rcgnavit. Psalm xciii.

THE Lord is King, and hath put on trlorious
apparel : the Lord hath put on His ap-
parel, and g-irded Himself with strength.

2 He hath made the round world so sure :
that it cannot be moved.

3 Ever since the world began hath Thy seat
been prepared : Thou art from everlasting.

4 The floods are risen, O Lord, the floods
have lift up then- voice : the floods lift up their
wave-j.

5 The waves of the sea are mighty, and i-age
horribly : but yet the Lord, Who dwelleth on
high, is mightier.

6 Thy testimonies, O Lord, are very sure :
holiness b.cometh Thine house for ever.]

[DaHy.]

Beati immaculati. Psalm cxix.
gLESSED are those that are unde-

filed in the way : and walk in the
law of the Lord.

2 Blessed are they that keep His
testimonies : and seek Him with their
whole heart.

3 For they Avho do no wickedness :
walk in His ways.

4 Thou hast charged : that we
shall diligently keep Thy command-
ments.

PEIME.

5 0 that my ways were made so
direct : that I might keep Thy sta-
tutes !

6 So shall I not be confounded :
while I have respect uuto all Thy
commandments.

7 I will thank Thee with an un-
feigned heart : when I shall have
learned the judgments of Thy right-
eousness.

8 I will keep Thy ceremonies : 0
forsake me not utterly.

9 Wherewithal shall a young man
cleanse his way : even by ruling him-
self after Thy Word.

10 With my whole heart have I
sought Thee : 0 let me not go wrong
out of Thy commandments,

11 Thy words have I hid within
my heart : that I should not sin
against Thee.

12 Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord : 0
teach me Thy statutes.

13 With my lips have I been tell-
ing : of all the judgments of Thy
mouth.

14 I have had as great delight in
the way of Thy testimonies : as in all
manner of riches.

15 I will talk of Thy command-
ments : and have respect unto Thy
wavs.

i6 My delight shall be in Thy
statutes : and I will not forget Thy
Word.

Glory be, etc.

[Daily.]
Eetribue servo tuo.

A DO well unto Thy servant : that
I may live, and keep Thy word.

18 Open Thou mine eyes : that I
may see the wondrous things of Thy
law.

19 I am a stranger upon earth : 0
hide not Thy commandments from

20 j\Iy soul breaketh out for the
very fervent desire : that it hath
alway unto Thy judgments.

21 Thou hast rebuked the proud :
and cursed are they that do err from
Thy commandments.

22 O turn from me shame and re-
buke : for I have kept Thy testi-
monies.

23 Princes also did sit and speak
against me : but Thy servant is oc-
cupied in Thy statutes.

24 For Thy testimonies are my
delight : and my counsellors.

25 My soul cleaveth to the dust :
0 quicken Thou me, according to Thy
Word.

26 I have acknowledged my ways,
and Thou heardest me ; 0 teach me
Thy statutes.

27 Make me to understand the
way of Thy commandments : and so
shall I talk of Thy wondrous works.

28 My soul melteth away for very
heaviness : comfort Thou me accord-
ing unto Thy Word.

29 Take from me the way of
lying : and cause Thou me- to make
much of Thy law.

30 I have chosen the way of truth :
and Thy judgments have I laid before
me.

31 T have stuck unto Thy testi-
monies : 0 Lord, confound me not.

32 I will run the way of Thy
commandments : when Thou hast set
my heart at liberty.

Glory be, etc.

On ordinary Sundai/s.

Ant. The Lord is my Shepherd :
therefore can I lack nothing.

On ordinarxj Ferias.

Ant. Hear my prayer, 0 God :
and hearken unto the words of my
mouth.

PSALTER.

On Ferias in Advent.
Ant. Come and deliver us : 0 our
God.

Ceeed of S. Athanasius,
Said daily, except at Christmas and
Easter [but in Roman use, on Sunday
only.']

Antiphons.

On Sundays, when the Passion Fsalms

are .sa.id :

Thee, God the Father unbegotten,
Thee, God the Son only-begotten,
Thee, Holy Ghost, Paraclete, Holy
and undivided Trinity : * with our
whole heart and our lips we confess,
praise and bless ; to Thee be glory for
ever.

In Easter tide is added, Alleluia.

On other Sundays, and simple feasts wJwse
office is kept, in octaves, and in com-
memorations of S. Mary, and the patron
of the place : except within the octave
of Trinity :

Thee duly praise and adore : * Thee
all Thy creatures glorify, 0 Blessed
Trinity.

In Easter tide is added, Alleluia.

On Double Feasts, except in the week
following Trinity Sunday :

Thanks be to Thee, 0 God, thanks
be to Thee, One Very Trinity : * One
and Supreme Deity, and One and
Holy Unity.

In Easier tide is added, Alleluia.

On all Ferias, Vigils, and Ember days,
except in Whitsun and Trinity iveeks:

Glory to Thee, Equal Trinity, One
Deity : * both before all ages, and
now, and for ever.

In Easter tide is added, Alleluia.

Through the iveek of the Holy Trinity,

whatever may be the office :

0 Beatific and Blessed and Glorious

Trinity : * Father, and Son, and Holy
Ghost.

Qnicunque vidt.
"Y^THOSOEVER will be saved : be-
fore all things it is necessary
that he hold the Catholick Faith.

2 Which Faith except every one
do keep whole and undeiiled : without
doubt he shall perish everlastingly.

3 And the Catholick Faith is this :
That we worship one God in Trinity,
and Trinity in Unity ;

4 Neither confounding the Per-
sons : nor dividing the Substance.

5 For there is one Person of the
Father, another of the Son : and
another of the Holv Ghost.

6 But the Godhead of the Father,
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is
all one : the Glory equal, the Majesty
CO -eternal.

7 Such as the Father is, such is
the Son : and such is the Holy Ghost.

8 The Father uncreate, the Son
un create : and the Holy Ghost un-
create.

9 The ^ Father incomprehensible,
the Son incomprehensible : and the
Holy Ghost incomprehensible.

10 The Father eternal, the Son
eternal : and the Holy Ghost eternal.

11 And yet they are not three
eternals : but one eternal.

12 As also there are not three in-
comprehensibles, nor three uncreated :
but one uncreated, and one incom-
prehensible.

13 So likewise the Father is Al-
mighty, the Son Almighty : and the
Holy Ghost Almighty.

14 And yet they are not three
Almighties : but one Almighty.

15 So the Father is God, the Son
is God : and the Holy Ghost is God.

16 And yet they are not three
Gods : but one God.

17 So likewise the Father is Lord,

PEIME.

the Son Lord : and the Holy Ghost
Lord.

18 And yet not three Lords : but
one Lord.

19 For like as we are compelled
by the Cliristian verity : to acknow-
ledge every Person by Himself to -be
God and Lord ;

20 So are we forbidden by the
Catholick Religion : to say, There be
three Gods, or three Lords.

21 The Father is made of none :
neither created, nor begotten.

22 The Son is of the Father alone :
not made, nor created, but begotten.

23 The Holy Ghost is of the Fa-
ther and of the Son : neither made,
nor created, nor begotten, but pro-
ceeding.

24 So there is one Father, not
three Fathers; one Son, not three
Sons : one Holy Ghost, not three
Holy Ghosts.

25 And in this Trinity none is
afore, or after other : none is greater,
or less than another.

26 But the whole three Persons
are co-eternal together : and co-equal.

27 So that in all things, as is
aforesaid : the Unity in Trinity, and
the Trinity in Unity is to be wor-
shipped.

28 He therefore that will be saved :
must thus think of the Trinity.

29 Furthermore, it is necessary to
everlasting salvation : that he also
believe rightly the Incarnation of our
Lord Jesus Christ.

30 For the right faith is, that we
believe and confess : that our Lord
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God
and Man.

31 God, of the Substance of the
Father, begotten before the worlds :
and Man, of the substance of His
Mother, born in the world ;

32 Perfect God, and perfect Man :

of a reasonable soul and human flesh
subsisting ;

33 Equal to the Father, as touch-
ing His Godhead ; and inferior to the
Father, as touching His Manhood.

34 Who although He be God and
Man : yet He is not two, but one
Christ.

35 One ; not by conversion of the
Godhead into flesh : but by taking of
the manhood into God ;

36 One altogether; not by con-
fusion of Substance : but by imity of
Person.

37 For as the reasonable soul and
flesh is one man : so God and Man is
one Christ ;

38 Who suffered for our salvation :
descended into hell, rose again the
third day from the dead.

39 He ascended into heaven, He
sitteth on the right hand of the Fa-
ther, God Almighty : from whence
He shall come to judge the quick and
the dead.

40 At Whose coming all men shall
rise again with their bodies : and shall
give account for their own works.

41 And they that have done good
shall go into life everlasting : and
they that have done evil into ever-
lasting fire.

42 This is the Catholick Faith :
which except a man believe faithfully^
he cannot be saved.

Glory be, etc.

Chaptee.

On Sundays and Doubles :
1 Tim. I.
"VTOW unto the King Eternal, Im-
mortal, Invisible, the only wii=e
God, be honour and glory for ever
and ever. Amen.

On all other Fiasfs : on Ferias from Loio
iSundaytill the Octave of Whitsun Bay :
in Octaves : on the eves of j4scen$ion^
3

PSALTEE.

Whitsun Bay, Christmas^ and Epi-
phany :

Is. XXXIII.

r\ LOED, be gracious unto us, we
have waited for Thee : be Thou
their arm every morning, our salva-
tion also in the time of trouble.

On Ferias throughout the year :
Zech. VIII.
T OYE the truth and peace, saith
the Lord of hosts.

Hesponsory, used daily, except when
otherwise marked in the Proper.

I^. Jesu Christ, Son of the living
God, have mercy upon us. y. Thou
that sittest at the right hand of the
Father. I^. Have mercy upon us.
y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
^7. Jesu Christ, Son of the living
God, have mercy upon us,
y. 0 Lord, arise, help us.
I^, And deliver us for Thy Name's
sake.

Petitions.

Said daily, except as hereafter noted.

Lord, have mercy [iii].

Christ, have mercy [iii].
Lord, have mercy [iii].
Our Father :
Said silently throughout. The Priest

repeats aloud :
■f . And lead us not into temptation.
ly. But deliver us from evil.
y. 0 let my soul live, and it shall
praise Thee.

ly. And Thy judgments shall help
me.

^. I have gone astray like a sheep
that is lost.

ly, 0 seek Thy servant, for I do
not forget Thy commandments.
I believe :
Said silently throughout. The Priest
repeats aloud :

f. The resurrection of the body.

ly. And the life everlasting.

f. 0 let my mouth be filled with
Thy praise.

B^. That I may sing of Thy glory
and honour all the day long.

f. Turn Thy face from my sins.

ly. And put out all my misdeeds.

f. Make me a clean heart, 0 God.

ly. And renew a right spirit within
me.

f. Cast me not away from Thy
presence.

B^. And take not Thy Holy Spirit
from me.

f. 0 give me the comfort of Thy
help again.

1^. And stablish me with Thy free
Spirit.

f. Deliver me, 0 Lord, from the
evil man.

B^. And preserve me from the wick-
ed man.

f. Deliver me from mine enemies,
0 God.

ly. Defend me from them that rise
up against me.

f. Deliver me from the wicked
doers.

ly. And save me from the blood-
thirsty men.

f. So will I alway sing praise unto
Thy Name.

^. That I may daily perform my
vows.

f. Hear us, 0 God of our salva-
tion.

RJ. Thou that art the hope of all
the ends of the earth, and of them
that remain in the broad sea.

f. 0 God, make speed to save us.

ly. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

f. Holy God, Holy and Mighty,
Holy and Immortal.

ly. 0 Lamb of God, that takest
away the sins of the world, have
mercy upon us.

PEIME.

f. Praise the Lord, 0 my soul.

I^. And forget not all His benefits.

y. Who forgiveth all thy sin.

^7. And healeth all thine infirmities.

y. Who saveth thy life from des-
truction.

I^"'. And crowneth thee with mercy
and loving-kindness.

y. Who satisfieth thy mouth with
good things.

^7. Making thee young and lusty
as an eagle.

Confession and Absolution^ said in a
low voice.

The Officiant :
T CONFESS to God Almighty, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost, in the sight of the whole
company of heaven, and to you, my
brethren, that I have sinned exceed-
ingly in thought, word, and deed, by
my fault; therefore I pray God to
have mercy upon me, and you, my
brethren, to pray for me.

The Choir replies :
A LMIGHTY God have mercy up-
on thee, pardon and deliver thee
from all thy sins, confirm and
strengthen thee in all goodness,
and bring thee to everlasting life.
^. Amen.

The Choir.
T CONFESS to God Almighty, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost, in the sight of the whole
company of heaven, [and to thee,
father,'] that I have sinned exceed-
ingly in thought, word,, and deed, of
my fault ; therefore I pray God to
have mercy upon me, [and thee,
father, to pray for me.]

Tlie Officiant :

A LMIGHTY God have mercy upon
you, pardon and deliver you from

all your sins, confirm and strengthen
you in all goodness, and bring you
to everlasting life. ^7. Amen.

[If a Priest :
T'HE Almighty and merciful Lord

grant you absolution and remission
of all your sins, time for true repent-
ance, amendment of life, and the
grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit.
I^. Amen.

y. Wilt Thou not turn again and
quicken us, 0 Lord ?

I^". That Thy people may rejoice in
Thee.

y. Shew us Thy mercy, 0 Lord.

Ep'. And grant us Thy salvation.

y. Vouchsafe, 0 Lord.

^. To keep us this day without
sin.

y. 0 Lord, have mercy upon us.

Jp'. Have mercy upon us.

y. 0 Lord, let Th}^ mercy lighten
upon us.

^7. As our trust is in Thee.

The foregoing Fetitions are said daily
throughout the year {except from
Maundy Thursday till Lov) Sunday,
and on All Souls' Lay) ; then follows

[On Sundays and Festivals:

^. Turn us again, 0 Lord God of
Hosts.

R7. Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

y. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord,

I^. And let my crying come unto
Thee.

y. The Lord be with you.

I^. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Collect.

On ordinary Sundays and all Simple
Feasts :

C\ LORD, our heavenly Father,
Almighty and everlasting God,

PSALTEE.

Who hast safely brought us to the
beginning of this day ; defend us in
the same with Thy mighty power;
and grant that this day we fall into
no sin, neither run into any kind of
danger ; but that all our doings may
be ordered by Thy governance, to do
always that is righteous in Thy
sight; through Jesus Christ our
Lord : Who liveth. Amen.

Collect.

On Double Feasts^ except in Easter weeJc :

TN this hour of this day, fill us, 0
Lord, with Thy mercy; that going
forth in Thy strength, we may make
our boast of Thee all the day long;
through Jesus Christ our Lord : Who
liveth. Amen.

f". The Lord be with you.

P^. And with thy spirit.

'f. Bless we the Lord.

R7. Thanks be to God.]

Ox Feeias

Through the year^ except in Christmas
and Easter tides:

^. Hearken unto my voice, 0 Lord,
when I cry unto Thee.

Ip'. Have mercy upon me, and hear
me.

Miserere mei, Deus. Psalm lt., p. 10.

\_Here follows in Lent :

Beati, quorum. Psalm xxxii,
LESSED is he whose unrighteousness

forgiven ; and whose sin is covered.

2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord
Imputeth no sin : and in whose spii-it there is
no guile.

3 For while I held my tongue : my bones
consumed away through my daily complain-
ing.

4 For Thy hand is heavy upon me day and
night : and my moisture is like the drought in
summer.

.') I will acknowledge my sin unto Thee :
and mine unrighteousness have I not hid.

6 I said, 1 will confess my sins unto the
Lord : and so Thou forgavest the wickedness
of my sin.

7 For this shall every one that is godly
make his prayer unto Thee, in a time when
Thou mayest be found : but in the great
water-floods they shall not come nigh him.

8 Thou art a place to hide me in, Thou
Shalt preserve me from trouble : Thou shalt
compass me about with songs of deliverance.

9 I will inform thee, and teach thee in the
way wherein thou shalt go : and I will guide
thee with Mine eye.

10 Be ye not like to horse and mule, which
have no understanding : whose mouths must
be held with bit and bridle, lest they fall upon
thee.

11 Great plagues remain for the imgodly :
but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord,
mercy embraceth him on every side.

12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in
the Lord : and be joyful, all ye that are true of
heart.

Glory be, etc.]

\^llere the reader, if a Priest, 7'ising, stands
at the step of the Satictuarg.']

t". 0 Lord, arise, help us.
ly. And deliver us for Thy Name's
sake.

f. Tiirn us again, 0 Lord God
of Hosts.

R7. Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.
y. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord.
I^. And let my crying come unto
Thee.

y. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Collect.
A LORD, our heavenly Father,
Almighty and everlasting God,
Who hast safely brought us to the
beginning of this day : defend us in
the same with Thy mighty power;
and grant that this day we fall into
no sin, neither run into any kind of
danger ; but that all our doings may
be ordered by Thy governance, to do
always that is righteous in Thy sight;
through Jesus Christ our Lord : Who
liveth. Amen.

y. The Lord be with yoa.
I^. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
IV'. Thanks be to God.

PEIME.

Office of Chaptee.

{If the Martyrologxj is used, here is read
the portion for the day, the reader
ending with,

f . But Thou, 0 Lord, have mercy
upon us.

IV- Thanks be to God.)

f". Right dear in the sight of the
Lord;

Ip'. Is the death of His Saints.

{Benediction. The Lord Almighty
bless us with His grace.

I^. Amen.)

^. 0 God, make speed to save us.

I^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.
[The above ^ and I^ are here said thrice.]

f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

I^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father :

Said silently throughout. The Priest
repeats aloud :

^. And lead us not into temptation.

r^. But deliver us from evil.

y. And let Thy loving mercy come
also unto me, 0 Lord.

^7. Even Thy salvation, according
unto Thy word.

y. And shew Thy servants Thy
work.

I^. And their children Thy glory.

'f. And the glorious Majesty of the
Lord our God be upon us.

1^7. And prosper Thou the work of
; our hands upon us : 0 .prosper Thou
I our handywork.

I [On Double Feasts, Sundays (Simples of
I the first three classes, if their office be
j kept), and in Octaves^ except in Easter
I week :
I Let us pray.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,

direct our actions according to
Thy good pleasure ; that through the
N^ame of Thy beloved Son we may be
found worthy to abound in good
works : Who liveth. In the unity.
Amen.

t^. The Lord be with you.

R7. And with thy spirit.

y. Bless we the Lord.

I^. Thanks be to God.]

On simple Feasts of the fourth class, aiul
Ferias :

Let us pray.
Collect.
Q ALMIGHTY Lord and everlast-
ing God, vouchsafe, we beseech
Thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern
both our hearts and bodies, in the
ways of Thy laws, and in the works
of Thy commandments ; that through
Thy most mighty protection, both
here and ever, we may be governed
and preserved in body and soul;
through Jesus Christ our Lord : Who
liveth. Amen.

y. The Lord be with you.

^. And with thy spirit.

y. Bless we the Lord.

1^7. Thanks be to God.

Then, after reading the list of persons to
be prayed for, is said what folloics
on all days when the prayers for the
Feace of the Church are said at Lauds.

Levavi oculos. Psalm cxxi.
T WILL lift up mine eyes unto the
hills : from whence cometh my
help.

2 My help cometh even from the
Lord : Who hath made heaven and
earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to be
moved : and He that keepeth thee
will not sleep.

PSALTER.

4 Behold, He that keepeth Israel :
shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord Himself is thy keep-
er : the Lord is thy defence upon thy
right hand.

6 So that the sun shall not burn
thee by day : neither the moon by
night.

7 The Lord shall preserve thee
from all evil : yea, it is even He that
shall keep thy soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve thy
going out, and thy coming in : from
this time forth for evermore.

Glory be, etc.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father :
Said silently throughout. The Priest

repeats aloud :
"f . And lead us not into temptation.
ly. But deliver us from evil.
"f. OLord,shewThymercy uponus.
^7. And grant us Thy salvation.
f". 0 God, save Thy servants and
handmaidens.

I^. Which put their trust in Thee.
f". Send them help from the sanc-
tuary.

I^. AndstrengthenthemoutofSion.
'f. Be unto them, 0 Lord, a tower
of strength.

I^. From the face of the enemy.
f". Let the enemy have no ad-
vantage over them.

I^. Neither the son of wickedness
approach to hurt them.

^. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord.
^7. And let my crying come unto
Thee.

"f. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Collects.
A SSIST us mercifully, 0 Lord, in
these our supplications and prayers,

and dispose the way of Thy servants
towards the attainment of everlasting
salvation ; that, among all the changes
and chances of this mortal life, they
may ever be defended by Thy most
gracious and ready help ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray.
A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,
the eternal salvation of them that
believe, hear us in behalf of Thy
servants for whom we entreat the
help of Thy compassion: that, their
health being restored to them, they
may return to Thee the oiFering of
thanks in Thy Church; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, AVho liveth.
Amen.

J. Pray for a blessing.
I^. The Lord bless us.
Each person signing himself [and the
Friest, if present^ making the sign of
the Cross over those pj'esent],

»I« In the Name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
I^". Amen.

•J«"f. 0 God, make speed to save us.

I^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

B^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septuagestma to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Hymn. Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus.

COME, Holy Ghost, with God the Son,
And God the Father, ever One ;
Shed forth Thy grace withhi our breast,
And dwell with us, a ready guest.

TIEECE.

By every power, by heart and tongue,
By act and deed, Thy praise be sung ;
fnflarae with perfect love each sense,
That others' souls may kindle thence.

O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son,
Who, with the Holy Ghost, and thee.
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

Ant. Sunday. Praise and ever-
lasting glory.

Ant. Feeial. 0 let Thy loving
mercies.

Legem pone. Psalm cxix.
TiEACH me, 0 Lord, the way of
Thy statutes : and I shall keep it
unto the end.

34 Give me understanding, and I
shall keep Thy law : yea, I shall keep
it with my whole heart.

35 Make me to go in the path of
Thy commandments : for therein is
my desire.

36 Incline my heart unto Thy
testimonies : and not to covetousness.

37 0 turn away mine eyes, lest
they behold vanity : and quicken
Thou me in Thy way.

38 0 stablish Thy word in Thy
servant : that I may fear Thee.

39 Take away the rebuke that I
am afraid of : for Thy judgments- are
good.

40 Behold, my delight is in Thy
commandments : 0 quicken me in
Thy righteousness.

41 Let Thy loving mercy come
also unto me, 0 Lord : even Thy sal-
vation, according unto Thy word.

42 So shall I make answer unto
my blasphemers : for my trust is in
Thy word.

43 0 take not the word of Thy
truth utterly out of my mouth : for
my hope is in Thy judgments.

44 So shall I alway keep Thy law :
yea, for ever and ever.

45 And I will walk at liberty :
for I seek Th;^i commandments.

46 I will speak of Thy testi-
monies also, even before kings : and
will not be ashamed.

47 And my delight shall be in Thy
commandments : which I have loved.

48 My hands also will I lift up
unto Thy commandments, which I
have loved : and my study shall be in
Thy statutes.

Glory be, etc.

Memor esto servi tui,
r\ THINK upon Thy servant, as
concerning Thy word : wherein
Thou hast caused me to put my trust.

50 The same is my comfort in my
trouble : for Thy word hath quickened
me.

51 The proud have had me ex-
ceedingly in derision : yet have I not
shrinked from Thy law.

52 For I remembered Thine ever-
lasting judgments, 0 Lord : and re-
ceived comfort.

53 I am horribly afraid : for the
ungodly that forsake Thy law.

54 Thy statutes have been my
songs : in the house of my pilgrimage.

55 I have thought upon Thy
Name, 0 Lord, in the night-season :
and have kept Thy law.

56 This I had : because I kept
Thy commandments.

57 Thou art my portion, 0 Lord :
I have promised to keep Thy law.

58 I made my humble petition in
Thy presence with my whole heart :
0 be merciful unto me, according to
Thy word.

59 I called mine own ways to re-
membrance : and turned my feet
unto Thy testimonies.

60 I made haste, and prolonged
not the time : to keep Thy command-
ments.

61 The congregations of the un-
godly have robbed me : but I have
not forgotten Thy law.

PSALTER.

62 At midnight T will rise to give
thanks unto Thee : because of Thy
righteous judgments.

63 I am a companion of all them
that fear Thee : and keep Thy com-
mandments.

64 The earth, 0 Lord, is full of
Thy mercy : 0 teach me Thy statutes.

Glory be, etc.

Bonifatem fecisti.
r\ LORD, Thou hast dealt graciously
with Thy servant : according unto
Thy word.

QQ 0 learn me true understanding
and knowledge : for I have believed
Thy commandments.

67 Before I was troubled, I went
wrong : but now have I kept Thy
word.

68 Thou art good and gracious :
0 teach me Thy statutes,

69 The proud have imagined a lie
against me : but I will keep Thy
commandments with my whole heart.

70 Their heart is as fat as brawn :
but my delight hath been in Thy
law.

71 It is good for me that T have
been in trouble : that I may learn
Thy statutes.

72 The law of Thy mouth is
dearer unto me : than thousands of
gold and silver.

73 Thy hands have made me and
fashioned me : 0 give me understand-
ing, that I may learn Thy command-
ments.

74 They that fear Thee will be
glad when they see me : because I
have put my trust in Thy word.

75 I know, 0 Lord, that Thy
judgments are right : and that Thou
of very faithfulness hast caused me
to be troubled.

76 0 let Thy merciful kindness be
my comfort : according to Thy word
unto Thy servant.

77 0 let Th}'^ loving mercies come
unto me, that I may live : for Thy
law is ray delight.

78 Let the proud be confounded,
for they go wickedly about to destroy
me : but I will be occupied in Thy
commandments.

79 Let such as fear Thee, and have
known Thy testimonies : be turned
unto me.

80 0 let my heart be sound in
Thy statutes : that I be not ashamed.

Glory be, etc.

\_Sunday :

Ant. Praise and everlasting glory
be to God the Father, and the Son :
with the Holy Paraclete, to ages of
ages.

Chapter. 2 Cor. xiii.

nPHE grace of the Lord Jesus
Christ, and the love of God, and
the communion of the Holy Ghost,
be with us all.

I^. Incline my heart, 0 God : unto
Thy testimonies, f". Turn away mine
eyes, lest they behold vanity, and
quicken Thou me in Thy way. I^. Un-
to Thy testimonies, f". Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. Incline my heart,
0 God : unto Thy testimonies.

f". I said. Lord, be merciful unto
me.

I^. Heal my soul, for I have sinned
against Thee.

f . The Lord be with you.

I^. And with thy spirit.

Collect of the day.
f". The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
f. Bless we the Lord,
^7. Thanks be to God.]

Ferial:
Ant. 0 let Thy JoVing mercies
come unto me : that 1 (iaay live.

SEXT8.

Chapter. Jer. xvii.

TTEAL me, 0 Lord, and I shall be
healed; save me, and I shall be
saved ; for Thou art my praise.

R7. Heal my soul : for I have sinned
against Thee. f. I said, Lord, be
merciful unto me. ly. For I have
sinned against Thee. >■". Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. ¥^. Heal my
soul : for I have sinned against Thee.

f'. Thou hast been my succour.

I^. Leave me not, neither forsake
me, 0 God of my salvation.

Fetitions as at Monday Lauds, p. 12.

[In Lent, after Miserere, Ps. li., is said
Domine, ne in furore. Psalm xxxviii.

PUT me not to rebuke, O Lord, in Thine
anger : neither chasten me in Thy heavy
displeasure.

2 For Thine arrows stick fast in me : and
Thy hand presseth me sore.

3 There is no health in my flesh, because of
Thy displeasure : neither is there any rest in
my bones, by reason of my sin.

4 For my wickednesses are gone over my
head : and are like a sore burden, too heavy
for me to bear.

5 My wounds stink, and are corrupt :
through my foolishness.

6 I am brought into so great trouble and
misery : that I go mourning all the day long.

7 For my loins are filled with a sore disease :
md there is no whole part in my body.

8 I am feeble and sore smitten : T have
roared for the very disquietness of my heart.

9 Lord, Thou knowest all my desii'e : and
my groaning is not hid from Thee.

10 My heart panteth, my strength hath
failed me : and the sight of mine eyes is gone
from me.

11 My lovers and my neighbours did stand
looking upon my trouble : and my kinsmen
stood afar ofif.

12 They also that sought after ray life laid
mares for me : and they that went about to do
me evil talked of wickedness, and imagined
ieceit all the day long.

13 As for me, I was like a deaf man, and
leard not : and as one that is dumb, who doth
lot open his mouth.

14 I became even as a man that heareth
lot : and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

15 For in Thee, O Lord, have I put my
;rust : Thou shalt answer for me, 0 Lord my
3od.

16 I have required that they, even mine

enemies, should not triumph over me : for
when my foot slipped, they rejoiced greatly
against me.

17 And I, truly, am set in the plague : and
my heaviness is ever in my sight.

18 For I will confess my wickedness : and
be sorry for my sin.

19 But mine enemies live, and are mighty :
and they that hate me wrongfully are many in
number.

20 They also that reward evil for good are
against me : because I follow the thing that
good is.

21 Forsake me not, O Lord my God : be not
Thou far from me.

22 Haste Thee to help me : O Lord God of
my salvation.

Glory be, etc.]

^ ^. 0 God, make speed to save us.

I^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

^. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

I^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world without
end. Amen.

Alleluia.

\_From Septuagesima till Wednesday in
Soly Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Hymx. Rector potens, verax Deus.

OGOD of truth, 0 Lord of might.
Who ord'rest time and change aright.
And send'st the early morning ray.
And light'st the glow of perfect day :
Extinguish Thou each sinful fire,
And banish every ill desire ;
And while Thoukeep'st the body whole.
Shed forth Thy peace upon the soul.
0 Father, that we ask be done.
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

Ant. Sunday. Let the glory of
praise.

Ant. Feeial. Let me not.
Fefecit anima mea. Psalm cxix.
IV/rY soul hath longed for Thy salva-
tion : and I have a good hope
because of Thy word.

82 Mine eyes long sore for Thy

PSALTER.

word : saying, 0 when wilt Thou
comfort me ?

83 For I am become like a bottle
in the smoke : yet do I not forget
Thy statutes.

84 How many are the days of Thy
servant : when wilt Thou be avenged
of them that persecute me ?

85 The proud have digged pits for
me : which are not after Thy law.

86 All Thy commandments are
true : they persecute me falsely; 0
be Thou my help.

87 They had almost made an end
of me upon earth : but I forsook not
Thy commandments.

88 0 quicken me after Thy loving-
kindness : and so shall I keep the
testimonies of Thy mouth.

89 0 Lord, Thy word : endureth
for ever in heaven.

90 Thy truth also remaineth from
one generation to another : Thou hast
laid the foundation of the earth, and
it abideth.

91 They continue this day accord-
ing to Thine ordinance : for all things
serve Thee.

92 If my delight had not been in
Thy law : I should have perished in
my trouble.

93 I will never forget Thy com-
mandments : for with them Thou
hast quickened me.

94 I am Thine, 0 save me : for I
have sought Thy commandments.

95 The ungodly laid wait for me
to destroy me : but I will consider
Thy testimonies.

96 I see that all things come to
an end : but Thy commandment is
exceeding broad.

Glory be, etc.

Quomodo dilexi !
T OE,D, what love have T unto Thy
law : all the day long is my study
in it.

98 Thou through Thy command- .
ments hast made me wiser than mine
enemies : for they are ever with me.

99 I have more understanding
than my teachers : for Thy testi-
monies are my study.

100 I am wiser than the aged :
because I keep Thy commandments.

101 I have refrained my feet from
every evil way : that I may keep
Thy word.

102 I have not shrunk from Thy
judgments : for Thou teachest me.

103 0 how sweet are Thy words
unto my throat : yea, sweeter than
honey unto my mouth.

104 Through Thy commandments
I get understanding : therefore I hate
all evil ways.

105 Thy word is a lantern unto
my feet : and a light unto my paths.

106 I have sworn, and am sted-
fastly purposed : to keep Thy right-
eous judgments.

107 I am troubled above measure :
quicken me, 0 Lord, according to
Thy word.

108 Let the free-will offerings of
my mouth please Thee, 0 Lord : and
teach me Thy judgments.

109 My soul is alway in my hand :
yet do I not forget Thy law.

110 The ungodly have laid a snare
for me : but yet I swerved not from
Thy commandments.

111 Thy testimonies have I claimed
as mine heritage for ever : and why.P
they are the very joy of my heart.

112 I have applied my heart to
fulfil Thy statutes alway : even unto
the end.

Glory be, etc.

Iniquos odio habui.
T HATE them that imagine evil
things : but Thy law do I love.
114 Thou art my defence and shield :
and my trust is in Thy word.

SEXT9.

115 Away from me, ye wicked : I
will keep the commandments of my
God.

116 0 stablish me according to
Thy word, that I may live : and let
me not be disappointed of my hope.

117 Hold Thou me up, and I shall
be safe : yea, my delight shall be ever
in Thy statutes.

118 Thou hast trodden down all
them that depart from Thy statutes :
for they imagine but deceit.

119 Thou puttest away all the un-
godly of the earth like dross : there-
fore I love Thy testimoni'is.

120 My flesh trembleth for fear of
Thee : and I am afraid of Thy judg-
ments.

121 I deal with the thing that is
lawful and right : 0 give me not over
unto mine oppressors.

122 Make Thou Thy servant to
delight in that which is good : that
the proud do me no wrong.

123 Mme eyes are wasted away
with looking for Thy health : and for
the word of Thy righteousness.

12 i 0 deal with Thy servant ac-
cording unto Thy loving mercy : and
teach me Thy statutes.

125 I am Thy servant, 0 grant
me understanding : that I may know
Thy testimonies.

126 It is time for Thee, Lord, to
lay to Thine hand : for they have
destroyed Thy law.

127 For I love Thy command-
ments : above gold and precious stone.

128 Therefore hold I straight all
Thy commandments : and all false
ways I utterly abhor.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Let the glory of praise re-
sound from the lips of all to the
Father, and the Only-begotten Son :
to the Holy Spirit let like praise be
paid for ever,

Chapteb. 1 St. John v.

T'HERE are Three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost : and these Three
are One.

1^7. 0 Lord, Thy word endureth :
for ever in heaven. J. Thy truth
also remaineth from one generation
to another. I^. For ever in heaven.
y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. 0 Lord, Thy word endureth : for
ever in heaven.

f. The Lord is my Shepherd,
therefore can I lack nothing.

^. He shall feed me in a green
pasture.

y. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
Colled of the day.
"f . The Lord be with you.
JBp'. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
I^. Thanks be to God.]

Ferial :
Ant. Let me not : be disappointed
of my hope.

Chapter. 1 Thess. v.
pROVE all things; hold fast that
which is good. Abstain from all
appearance of evil.

117. I will alway give : thanks unto
the Lord. ^ . His praise shall ever
be in my mouth. I^. Thanks unto
the Lord. y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. IV. I will alway give : thanks
unto the Lord.

y. The Lord is my Shepherd,
therefore shall I lack nothing.

I^. He shall feed me in a green
pasture.

Petitions as at Monday Lauds, p. 12.

[/« Lent^ instead of Miserere, Psalm li.,
is said

PSALTER.

Beus misereatur. Psalm lxvii.

GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us : and
shew us the light of His countenance, and
be merciful unto us ;

2 That Thy -way may be known upon earth :
Thy saving health among all nations.

3 Let the people praise Thee, 0 God : yea,
let all the people praise Thee.

4 0 let the nations rejoice and be glad : for
Thou Shalt judge the folk righteously, and
govern the nations upon earth.

5 Let the people praise Thee, O God : let all
the people praise Thee.

6 Then shall the earth bring forth her in-
crease : and God, even our own God, shall
give us His blessing.

7 God shall bless us : and all the ends of the
world shall fear Him.

Glory be, etc.]

Nones,

•i« "f . 0 God, make speed to save

TIS.

I^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

"f . Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

^7. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septuagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Hymn. Rerum Deus tenax vigor.

OGOD, creation's secret force.
Thyself unmov'd, all motion's source.
Who from the morn till evening's ray.
Through all its changes guid'st the day :

Grant us, when this short life is past,
The gloi'ious evening that shall last :
That by a holy death attain'd.
Eternal glory may be gain'd.

O Father, that we ask be done.
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

Ant. Sunday. Of Whom and
through Whom.

Ant. Feeial. Give me under-
standing.

Mirabilia. Psalm cxix.

T^HY testimonies are wonderful :
therefore doth my soul keep them.

130 When Thy word goeth forth :
it giveth light and understanding
unto the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and drew
in my breath : for my delight was in
Thy commandments.

132 0 look Thou upon me, and
be merciful unto me : as Thou usest
to do unto those that love Thy
Name.

133 Order my steps in Thy word :
and so shall no wickedness have do-
minion over me.

134 0 deliver m^e from the wrong-
ful dealings of men : and so shall I
keep Thy commandments.

135 Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance upon Thy servant : and teach
me Thy statutes.

136 Mine eyes gush out with wa-
ter : because men keep not Thy law.

137 Righteous art Thou, 0 Lord :
and true is Thy judgment.

138 The testimonies that Thou
hast commanded : are exceeding
righteous and true.

139 My zeal hath even consumed
me : because mine enemies have for-
gotten Thy words.

140 Thy word is tried to the utter-
most : and Thy servant loveth it.

141 I am small, and of no reputa-
tion : yet do I not forget Thy com-
mandments.

142 Thy righteousness is an ever-
lasting righteousness : and Thy law
is the truth.

143 Trouble and heaviness have
taken hold upon me : yet is my delight
in Thy commandments.

144 The righteousness of Thy tes-
timonies is everlasting : 0 grant me
understanding, and I shall live.

Glory be, etc.

NONES.

Clamavi in toto corde meo.

T CALL with ray whole heart : hear
me, 0 Lord, I will keep Thy
statutes.

146 Yea, even unto Thee do I
call : help me, and I shall keep Thy
testimonies.

147 Early in the morning do I
cry unto Thee : for in Thj^ word is
my trust.

148 Mine eyes prevent the night-
watches : that I might be occupied in
Thy words,

149 Hear my voice, 0 Lord, accord-
ing unto Thy loving-kindness : quicken
me, according as Thou art wont.

150 They draw nigh that of malice
persecute me : and are far from Thy
law.

151 Be Thou nigh at hand, O Lord :
for all Thy commandments are true.

152 As concerning Thy testimonies,
I haye known long since : that Thou
hast grounded them for ever.

153 0 consider mine adversity,
and deliver me : for I do not forget
Thy law.

154 Avenge Thou my cause, and
deliver me : quicken me, according to
Thy word.

155 Health is far from the ungodly :
for they regard not Thy statutes.

156 Great is Thy mercy, 0 Lord :
quicken me, as Thou art wont.

157 Many there are that trouble
me, and persecute me : yet do I not
swerve from Thy testimonies.

158 It grieveth me when 1 see the
transgressors : because they keep not
Thy law.

159 Consider, 0 Lord, how I love
Thy commandments : 0 quicken me,
according to Thy loving-kindness.

160 Thy word is true from ever-
lasting : all the judgments of Thy
righteousness endure for evermore.

Glory be, etc.

Frincipes persecuti sunt.

"pRINCES have persecuted me with-
out a cause : but my heart stand-
eth in awe of Thy word.

162 I am as glad of Thy word :
as one that findeth great spoils.

163 As for lies, I hate and abhor
them : but Thy law do I love.

164 Seven times a day do I praise
Thee : because of Thy righteous judg-
ments.

165 Great is the peace that they
have who love Thy law : and they are
not offended at it.

166 Lord, I have looked for Thy
saving health : and done after Thy
commandments.

167 My soul hath kept Thy testi-
monies ; and loved them exceedingly.

168 T have kept Thy command-
ments and testimonies : for all my
ways are before Thee.

169 Let my complaint come before
Thee, 0 Lord : give me understand-
ing, according to Thy word.

170 Let my supplication come
before Thee : deliver me, according
to Thy word.

171 My lips shall speak of Thy
praise : when Thou hast taught me
Thy statutes.

172 Yea, my tongue shall sing of
Thy word : for all Thy command-
ments are righteous.

173 Let Thine hand help me : for
I have chosen Thy commandments.

174 I have longed for Thy saving
health, 0 Lord : and in Thy law is
my delight.

175 0 let my soul live, and it
shall praise Thee : and Thy judg-
ments shall help me.

176 I have gone astray like a
sheep that is lost : 0 seek Thy ser-
vant, for I do not forget Thy com-
mandments.

Glory be, etc.

PSALTER.

[^Sunday.
Ant. Of Whom, and througli
Whom, and to Whom, are all things :
to Him be glory for ever.

Chaptee. Eph. IV.
ANE Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one God and Father of all. Who
is above all, and through all, and in
you all. Who is blessed for ever.

I^. I call with my whole heart :
hear me, 0 Lord. ^. I will keep
Thy statutes. I^- Hear me, 0 Lord.
f . Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
ly. I call with my whole heart :
hear me, 0 Lord.

y. 0 cleanse Thou me from my
secret faults.

I^. Keep Thy servant also from
presumptuous sins.

y. The Lord be with you.
^. And with thy spirit.
Collect of the day.
'f. The Lord be with you.
;Ey. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
I^. Thanks be to God.]
Ferial.
Ant. Give me understanding : ac-
cording to Th}'' word.

Chapter. Gal. vi.
"DEAR ye one another's burdens,
and so fulfil the law of Christ.
ly. 0 deliver me : and be merciful
unto me. y. My foot standeth
right : I will praise the Lord in the
congregations. ly. And be merciful
unto me. y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ^7. 0 deliver me : and be
merciful unto me.

y. O cleanse Thou me from my
secret faults.

I^. Keep Thy servant also from
presumptuous sins.

Petitions as at Monday Lauds, p. 12.

[In Lent, after Miserere, Ps. li., is said

Domine, exaudi. Psalm cii.

HEAR my prayer, 0 Lord : and let my
crying come unto Thee.

2 Hide not Thy face from me in the time of
my trouble : incline Thine ear unto me when
I call ; O hear me, and that right soon.

3 For my days are consumed away like
smoke : and my "bones are burnt up as it were
a fire-brand.

4 My heart is smitten down, and withered
like grass : so that I forget to eat my bread.

5 For the voice of my groaning : my bones
will scarce cleave to my flesh.

6 I am become like a pelican in the wilder-
ness : and like an owl that is in the desert.

7 I have watched, and am even as it were
a sparrow : that sitteth alone upon the house-
top.

8 Mine enemies revile me all the day long :
and they that are mad upon me are sworn
together against me.

9 For I have eaten ashes as it were bread :
and mingled my drink with weeping ;

10 And that because of Thine indignation
and wrath : for Thou hast taken me up, and
cast me down.

11 My days are gone like a shadow : and I
am withered like grass.

12 But Thou, O Lord, shalt endure for
ever : and Thy remembrance throughout all
generations.

13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon
Sion : for it is time that Thou have mercy
upon her, yea, the time is come.

14 And why ? Thy servants think upon her
stones : and it pitieth them to see her in the
dust.

15 The heathen shall fear Thy Name, O
Lord : and all the kings of the earth Thy
majesty ;

16 When the Lord shall build up Sion : and
when His glory shall appear ;

17 When He turneth Him unto the prayer
of the poor destitute : and despiseth not their
desire.

18 This shall be written for those that come
after : and the people which shall be born
shall praise the Lord.

19 For He hath looked down from His
sanctuary : out of the heaven did the Lord
behold the earth ;

20 That He might hear the mournings of
such as are in captivity : and deliver the
children appointed unto death ;

21 That they may declare -^he Name of the
Lord in Sion : and His worship at Jerusalem ;

22 When the people are gathered together :
and the kingdoms also, to serve the Lord.

23 He brought down my strength in my
journey : and shortened my days.

21 But I said, 0 my God, take me not
away in tlie midst of mine age : as for Thy
years, they endure throughout all generations.

VESPERS : SUNDAY.

25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid
the foundation of the earth : and the heavens
are the work of Thy hands.

26 They shall perish, but Thou shalt en-
dure : they all shall wax old as doth a gar-
ment ;

27 And as a vesture shalt Thou change
them, and they shall be changed : but Thou
art the same, and Thy years shall not fail.

28 The children of Thy servants shall con-
tinue : and their seed shall stand fast in Thy
sight.

Glory be, etc.]

SUNDAY.

•i« ^. 0 God, make speed to save us.

I^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

I^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septuagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:
Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. Sit Thou * on My right
hand : said the Lord my God.

Dixit Dominus. Psalm ex.
fpHE Lord said unto my Lord : Sit
■^ Thou on My right hand, until I
make Thine enemies Thy footstool.

2 The Lord shall send the rod of
Thy power out of Sion : be Thou
ruler, even in the midst among
Thine enemies.

3 In the day of Thy power shall
the people offer Thee free-will offer-
ings with an holy worship : the dew
of Thy birth is of the womb of the
morning.

4 The Lord sware, and will not
repent : Thou art a Priest for ever
after the order of Melchisedech.

5 The Lord upon Thy right hand :

shall wound even kings in the day of
His wrath.

6 He shall judge among the hea-
then ; He shall fill the places with
the dead bodies : and smite in sunder
the heads over divers countries.

7 He shall drink of the brook in
the way : therefore shall He lift up
His head.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Sit Thoa on My right hand :
said the Lord my God.

Ant. All His commandments *
are true : they stand fast for ever
and ever.

Confitebor tihi. Psalm cxi.
T WILL give thanks unto the Lord
with my whole heart : secretly
among the faithful, and in the con-
gregation.

2 The works of the Lord are
great : sought out of all them that
have pleasure therein.

3 His work is worthy to be praised,
and had in honour : and His right-
eousness endureth for ever.

4 The merciful and gracious Lord
hath so done His marvellous works :
that they ought to be had in remem-
brance.

5 He hath given meat unto them
that fear Him : He shall ever be
mindful of His covenant.

6 He hath shewed His people the
power of His works : that He may
give them the heritage of the heathen.

7 The works of His hands are
verity and judgment : all His com-
mandments are true.

8 They stand fast for ever and
ever : and are done in truth and
equity.

9 He sent redemption unto His
people : He hath commanded His
covenant for ever ; holy and reverend
is His Name.

PSALTEE.

10 The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom : a good under-
standing have all they that do there-
after ; the praise of it endureth for
ever.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. All His commandments are
true : they stand fast for ever and
ever.

Ant. He hath great delight * in
His commandments.

Beatus vir. Psalm cxii.

"DLESSED is the man that feareth
the Lord : he hath great delight
in His commandments.

2 His seed shall be mighty upon
earth : the generation of the faithful
shall be blessed.

3 Eiches and plenteousness shall
be in his house : and his righteous-
ness endureth for ever.

4 Unto the godly there ariseth up
light in the darkness : he is merciful,
loving and righteous.

5 A good man is merciful, and
lendeth : and will guide his words
with discretion.

6 For he shall never be moved :
and the righteous shall be had in
everlasting remembrance.

7 He will not be afraid of any
evil tidings : for his heart standeth
fast, and believeth in the Lord.

8 His heart is established, and
will not shrink : until he see his
desire upon his enemies.

9 He hath dispersed abroad, and
given to the poor : and his right-
eousness remaineth for ever; his horn
shall be exalted with honour.

10 The ungodly shall see it, and
it shall grieve him : he shall gnash
with his teeth, and consume away ;
the desire of the ungodly shall perish.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. He hath great delight : in
His commandments.

Ant. Blessed be the Name * of ,
the Lord : from this time forth for J
evermore.

Laudate^ pueri. Psalm cxiii.

pRAISE the Lord, ye servants : 0

praise the Name of the Lord.

2 Blessed be the Xame of the
Lord : from this time forth for ever-
more.

3 The Lord's Name is praised :
from the rising up of the sun unto
the going down of the same.

4 The Lord is high above all
heathen : and His glory above the
heavens.

5 Who is like unto the Lord our
God, that hath His dwelling so high :
and yet humbleth Himself to behold
the things that are in heaven and
earth ?

6 He taketh up the simple out of
the dust : and lifteth the poor out of
the mire ;

7 That He may set him with the
princes : even with the princes of His
people.

8 He maketh the barren woman
to keep house : and to be a joyful
mother of children.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Blessed be the Name of the
Lord : from this time forth for ever-

Ant. But we who live * will praise
the Lord.

In exitu Israel. Psalm cxiv.
VyHEN Israel came out of Egypt :
and the house of Jacob from
among the strange people ;

2 Judah was His sanctuary : and
Israel His dominion.

3 The sea saw that, and fled :
Jordan was driven back.

VESPERS : SUNDAY.

4 The mountains skipped like rams:
and the little hills like young sheep. [

5 What aileth thee, 0 thou sea, j
that thou fleddest : and thou Jordan,
that thou wast driven back ?

6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped j
like rams : and ye little hills, like |
young sheep ?

7 Tremble, thou earth, at the pre-
sence of the Lord : at the presence of
the God of Jacob ;

8 Who turned the hard rock into
a standing water : and the flint stone
into a springing well.

Sere is not said, Glory be, etc.

Xon nobis, Domine. Psalm cxv.

"VTOT unto us, O Lord, not unto us,

but unto Thy Xame give the

praise : for Thy loving mercy, and

for Thy truth's sake.

2 Wherefore shall the heathen say :
Where is now their God.?

3 As for our God, He is in heaven :
He hath done whatsoever pleased
Him.

4 Their idols are silver and gold :
even the work of men's hands.

5 They have mouths, and speak
not : eyes have they, and see not.

6 They have ears, and hear not :
noses have they, and smell not.

7 They have hands, and handle
not; feet have the}'-, and walk not :
neither speak they through their
throat.

8 They that make them are like
unto them : and so are all such as
put their trust in them.

9 But thou, house of Israel, trust
thou in the Lord : He is their suc-
cour and defence.

10 Ye house of Aaron, put your
trust in the Lord : He is their helper
and defender.

11 Ye that fear the Lord, put
your trust in the Lord : He is their
helper and defender.

12 The Lord hath been mindful
of us, and He shall bless us : even
He shall bless the house of Israel,
He shall bless the house of Aaron.

13 He shall bless them that fear
the Lord : both small and great.

14 The Lord shall increase you
more and more : you and your child-
ren.

15 Ye are the blessed of the Lord :
Who made heaven and earth.

16 All the whole heavens are the
Lord's : the earth hath He given to
the children of men.

17 The dead praise not Thee, O
Lord : neither all they that go down
into silence.

18 But we will praise the Lord :
from this time forth for evermore.
Praise the Lord.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. But we who live : will praise
the Lord.

Daily from Epiphany to Sepfuagesima,
on all Ferias from Septuagesima till
the first Sunday in Lent^ and daily
from Trinity to Advent, Saturday
always excepted :

Chaptee. 2 Thess. in.
nPHE Lord direct your hearts into
the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ.
I^. Thanks be to God.

On Sundays from Epiphany to Lent, and
daily from Trinity to Advent,

Hymx. Lucis Creator optime.

0 BLEST Creator of the Ught,
Who mak'st the day with radiance bright,
And o'er the forming world didst call
The light from chaos first of all ;

Whose wisdom joined in meet array
The mom and eve, and named them day :
Night comes with all its darkling fears,
Regard Thy people's prayers and tears.

Lest, sunk in sin, and whelmed with strife.
They lose the ?itt of endless life;
While thinking but the thoughts of time,
They weave new chains of woe and crime.
4

PSALTEE.

But prant them grace that they may strain
The heavenly gate, and prize to gain ;
Each harmful lure aside to cast,
And pui'ge away each eiTor past.

O Father, that we ask he done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost, and thee,
Shall live and reigii eternally. Amen.

f. Lord, let ray prayer be set
forth.

R7. In Thy sight as the incense.

Ant. to Magnificat^ in Proper of Seasons.

[Ferial Antiphons.

Monday. My soul shall magnify
Thee * : for ever, 0 my God.

Tuesday. My spirit hath rejoiced :*
in God my Saviour,

Wednesday. 0 Lord my God : *
Thou hast regarded my lowliness.

Thursday. He hath put down *
the mighty from their seat : and hath
exalted the humble and meek that
confess His Christ.

Friday. God hath holpen * His
servant Israel, as He promised Abra-
ham and his seed : and He hath ex-
alted the humble for ever,]

The Song of the Blessed Viegin,

Magnificat. S, Luke i.
ly/TY soul doth magnify the Lord :
and my spirit hath rejoiced in
God my Saviour.

2 For He hath regarded : the
lowliness of His handmaiden.

3 For behold, from henceforth : all
generations shall call me blessed.

4 For He that is mighty hath
magnified me : and holy is His Name,

5 And His mercy is on them that
fear Him : throughout all generations,

6 He hath shewed strength with
His arm : He hath scattered the
proud in the imagination of their
hearts,

7 He hath put down the mighty
from their seat : and hath exalted the
humble and meek.

8 He hath filled the hungry with
good things : and the rich He hath
sent empty away.

9 He remembering His mercy hath
holpen His servant Israel : as He
promised to our forefathers, Abraham
and his seed for ever.

Glory be, etc.

^. The Lord be with you.
ly. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Collect.

t". The Lord be with you.
^. And with thy spirit,
y. Bless we the Lord,
ly. Thanks be to God.

if^emorials

;lfor ^utttrags. jfestibalg, anlr
.ifnias,

which immediately folloiv the Collect for
the day, unless the 3Iemorial of any
Festival intervene, in which case the
ordinary Memorials yield precedence.

\_For Memorials for other Seasons than
after Trinity, see Proper of Seasons.']

MeMOEIAL of THE HoLT CbOSS,

Omitted on Doubles, and on Lays within

Octaves.

Ant. Save us, 0 Christ our Saviour,
by the virtue of the Holy Cross : as
Thou savedst Peter in the sea ; and
have mercy upon us.

y. All the world shall worship
Thee, and sing of Thee.

I^'. And praise Thy name.

Let us pray.

Collect.

gEEP, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
in perpetual peace, those whom
Thou hast vouchsafed to redeem by
the wood of the Holy Cross, 0 Saviour
of the world. Who livest and reignest
with the Father and the Holy Ghost,

VESPERS: MONDAY.

ever one God, world without end.
Amen.

Memoeial of S. Maey,
Omitted only on Feasts of S. Mary.

Ant. In the Bush which Moses
sav^ unconsumed : we recognize thy
glorious virginity, 0 Mother of God.

y. Thou art fairer than the child-
ren of men.

I^^ Full of grace are thy lips.

Let us pray.
A LMIGHTY, everlasting God, by
the right hand of Thy power
defend Thy servants from all perils ;
and, blessed Mary ever-virgin glori-
ously interceding, grant us prosperity
both now and hereafter ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Who. Amen.

Memorial of All Saints,

Said on Ferias only, and not on days
icithin Octaves.

Ant. 0 how glorious is the king-
dom where all the vSaints rejoice with
Christ : they are clothed with white
robes and follow the Lamb whither-
soever He goeth.

y. Let the Saints be joyful with
glory.

ly. Let them rejoice in their beds.

Let us pray.
nRANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
that all Thy Saints may always
pray for us ; and vouchsafe always to
hear their prayers ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Who. Amen.

y. The Lord be with you.

I^. And with thy spirit.

y. Bless we the Lord.

I^. Thanks be to God.

It is to be noted that these yy. and ^^.
are always said after the Collect for the
day, and again after the last Memorial.

MONDAY.

4* y. 0 God, make speed to save us.

R7. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

I^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world without
end. Amen.

Alleluia.

\^From Septiiagesima to

Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glor}'.]

Ant. The Lord hath inclined.
Bilexi, quoniam. Psalm cxvi.
T AIM well pleased : that the Lord
hath heard the voice of my prayer.
2 That He hath inclined His ear
unto me : therefore will I call upon
i Him as long as I live.
I 3 The snares of death compassed
! me round about : and the pains of
I hell gat hold upon me.

4 I shall find trouble and heavi-
ness, and I will call upon the Name
of the Lord : 0 Lord, I beseech Thee,
deliver my soul.

5 Gracious is the Lord, and right-
eous : yea, our God is merciful.

6 The Lord preserveth the simple :
I was in misery, and He helped me.

7 Turn again then unto thy rest,
0 my soul : for the Lord hath re-
warded thee.

8 And why .P Thou hast delivered
my soul from death : mine eyes from
tears, and my feet from falling.

9 I will walk before the Lord : in
the land of the living.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. The Lord hath inclined : His
ear unto me.

Ant. I believed.

PSALTEE.

Credidi. Psalm cxvi, 10.
T BELIEVED, and therefore will I
speak ; but I was sore troubled : I
said in my haste, All men are liars.

11 What reward shall I give unto
the Lord : for all the benefits that He
hath done unto me ?

12 I will receive the cup of salva-
tion : and call upon the Name of the
Lord.

13 I will pay my vows now in the
presence of all His people : right dear
in the sight of the Lord is the death
of His Saints.

14 Behold, 0 Lord, how that I am
Thy servant : I am Thy servant, and
the son of Thine handmaid; Thou
hast broken my bonds in sunder.

15 I wilf ofier to Thee the sacrifice
of thanksgiving : and will call upon
the Name of the Lord.

16 1 will pay my vows unto the
Lord, in the sight of all His people :
in the courts of the Lord's house,
even iu the midst of thee, 0 Jeru-
salem. Praise the Lord.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. I believed : and therefore
will I speak.

Ant. 0 praise the Lord.

Laiidate Dominum. Psalm cxvii.
Q PRAISE the Lord, all ye heathen :
praise Him, all ye nations.

2 For His merciful kindness is
ever more and more towards us : and
the truth of the Lord endureth for
ever. Praise the Lord.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 0 praise the Lord : all ye
heathen.

Ant. I called.

Ad Dominum. Psalm cxx.
T^HEN I was in trouble I called
upon the Lord : and He heard me.
2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from

lying lips : and from a deceitful

tongue.

3 What reward shall be given or
done unto thee, thou false tongue :
even mighty and sharp arrows, with
hot burning coals.

4 Wo is me, that I am constrained
to dwell with Mesech : and to have
my habitation among the tents of
Kedar.

5 My soul hath long dwelt among
them : that are enemies unto peace.

6 I labour for peace, but when I
speak unto them thereof : they make
them ready to battle.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. I called : and He heard me.

Ant. My help.

Levavi oculos. Psalm cxxi.
WILL lift up mine eyes unto the
hills : from whence cometh my help.

2 My help cometh even from the
Lord : Who hath made heaven and
earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to be
moved : and He that keepeth thee
w^ll not sleep.

4 Behold, He that keepeth Israel :
shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord Himself is thy keeper :
the Lord is thy defence upon thy
right hand.

6 So that the sun shall not burn thee
by day : neither the moon by night.

7 The Lord shall preserve thee
from all evil : yea, it is even He that
shall keep thy soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve thy
going out, and thy coming in : from
this time forth for evermore.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. My help : cometh even from
the Lord.

From Epiphany to Sepfiiagesima ; from
Septuagesima to First Friday in Lent,
inclusive; and from Trinity to Advent,

VESPERS : MONDAY.

Chapteb. 2 Thess. iii., p. 49.

From Trinity to Advent,

Hymn. Lucis Creator optime,
f . and ly. p. 49.

Ferial Antiphons and Magnificat, p. 50.

\For Chapters, Hymns, and Antiphons at
other times, see Proper of Seasons. "]

Petitions.

These are not said in Christmas or

Easter tides.

Lord, have mercy [iii].

Christ, have mercy [iii].
Lord, have mercy [iii].
Our Father :
Said silently throughout. The Priest
repeats aloud:
f". And lead us not into temptation.
^7. But deliver us from evil.
"f. I said, Lord, be merciful unto
me.

fy. Heal my soul, for I have sinned
against Thee.

f . Turn Thee again, 0 Lord, at
the last.

I^. And be gracious unto Thy ser-
vants.

f". Let Thy merciful kindness, 0
Lord, be upon us.

]^. As we do put our trust in Thee.
"f. Let Thy priests be clothed
with righteousness.

I\7. And Thy Saints sing with
1 joy fulness.

I f". 0 Lord, save the Queen.
. I^. And mercifully hear us when
' we call upon Thee.
j f". O God, save Thy servants and
, handmaidens.

R7. Which put their trust in Thee.
y. 0 Lord, save Thy people, and
: bless Thine inheritance.

ly. Govern them, and lift them up
for ever.

t". Peace be within Thy walls.
^7. And plenteousness within Thy
s.

f. Let us pray for the faithful
departed.

I^. Eternal rest grant unto them,
0 Lord, and light perpetual shine
upon them.

y. Hearken unto my voice, 0
Lord, when I cry unto Thee.

1^. Have mercy upon me, and hear
me.

Miserere mei, Beus. Psalm li., p. 10.
[^Here follows in Lent :

De profundis. Psalm cxxx.
UT of the deep have I called unto Thee, O

Lord : Lord, hear my voice.

2 O let Thine ears consider well ; the voice
of my complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt he extreme to mark
what is done amiss : O Lord, who may abide
it?

4 For there is mercy with Tliee : therefore
shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord ; my soul doth wait
for Him : in His word is my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord : before the
morning watch, I say, before the morning
watch.

7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the
Lord there is mercy : and with Him is plent-
eous redemption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel : from all his
sins.

Glory be, etc.

\Kere the reader, if a Priest, rising, stands
at the step of the Sanctuary. '\

"f. 0 Lord, arise, help us.

^. And deliver us for Thy Xame's
sake.

y. Turn us again, 0 Lord God of
Hosts.

^7. Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance and we shall be whole.

y. Hear ray prayer, 0 Lord.

IV. And let my crving come unto
Thee.

y. The Lord be with you.

^7. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Collect and Memoeials.

For Memorials after Trinity, see p. 50 .*
for other Seasons, see Proper.

PSALTER.

^. The Lord be with you.
ly. And with thy spirit.
^. Bless we the Lord.
ly. Thanks be to God.

TUESDAY.

•!< f". 0 God, make speed to save us.

I^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

B^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septuagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King of
eternal glory.]

Ant. We will go.

LcBtatus sum. Psalm cxxii.
T WAS glad when they said unto

me : We will go into the house of
the Lord.

2 Our feet shall stand in thy
gates : 0 Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is built as a city :
that is at unity in itself.

4 For thither the tribes go up,
even the tribes of the Lord : to testify
unto Israel, to give thanks unto the
Name of the Lord.

5 For there is the seat of judg-
ment : even the seat of the house of
David.

6 0 pray for the peace of Jerusa-
lem : they shall prosper that love
thee.

7 Peace be within thy walls : and
plenteousness within thy palaces.

8 For my brethren and com-
panions' sakes : I will wish thee
prosperity.

9 Yea, because of the house of the
Lord our God : I will seek to do thee
good.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. We will go gladly : into the
house of the Lord.

Ant. 0 Thou that dwellest.
Ad te levavi oculos meos. Ps. cxxiii.
TJNTO Thee lift I up mine eyes :
0 Thou that dwellest in the hea-
vens.

2 Behold, even as the eyes of ser-
vants look unto the hand of their
masters, and as the eyes of a maiden
unto the hand of her mistress : even
so our eyes wait upon the Lord our
God, until He have mercy upon us.

3 Have mercy upon us, 0 Lord,
have mercy upon us : for we are
utterly despised.

4 Our soul is filled with the scorn-
ful reproof of the wealthy : and with
the despitefulness of the proud.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 0 Thou that dwellest in the
heavens : have mercy upon us.

Ant. Our help.

Nisi quia Dominus. Psalm cxxiv.
TF the Lord Himself had not been

on our side, now may Israel say :
if the Lord Himself had not been on
our side, when men rose up against
us ;

2 They had swallowed us up quick:
when they were so wrathfully dis-
pleased at us.

3 Yea, the waters had drowned
us : and the stream had gone over
our soul.

4 The deep waters of the proud :
had gone even over our soul.

5 But praised be the Lord : Who
hath not given us over for a prey
unto their teeth.

6 Our soul is escaped even as a

VESPEES : WEDNESDAY.

bird out of the snare of the fowler :
the snare is broken, and we are de-
livered.

7 Our help standeth in the Name
of the Lord : Who hath made heaven
and earth.

Glorj be, etc.

Ant. Our help standeth : in the
Name of the Lord.

Ant. Do well.

Qui conjidunt. Psalm cxxv.
T'HEY that put their trust in the
Lord shall be even as the mount
Sion : which may not be removed,
but standeth fast for ever.

2 The hills stand about Jerusa-
lem : even so standeth the Lord
round about His people, from this
time forth for evermore.

3 For the rod of the ungodly
Cometh not into the lot of the right-
eous : lest the righteous put their
hand unto wickedness.

4 Do well, 0 Lord : unto those
I that are good and true of heart.

I 5 As for such as turn back unto
j their own wickedness : the Lord shall
I lead them forth with the evil doers ;
\ but peace shall be upon Israel.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Do well, 0 Lord : unto those
that are good and true of heart.

Ant. Then were we like.
In convertendo. Psalm cxxvi.
T^THEN the Lord turned again the
j captivity of Sion : then were we

j like unto them that dream.
1 2 Then was our mouth filled with
I laughter : and our tongue with joy.
I 3 Then said they among the hea-
j then : The Lord hath done great
; things for them.

4 Yea, the Lord hath done great
I things for us already : whereof we
rejoice.

5 Turn our captivity, 0 Lord : as
the rivers in the south.

6 They that sow in tears : shall
reap in joy.

7 He that now goeth on his way
weeping, and beareth forth good
seed : shall doubtless come again
with joy, and bring his sheaves with
him.

Glory be, etc.

Ant, Then were we like : unto
them that dream.

From Epiphany to Septungesima ; from
Septuagesima to First Friday in Lent
inclusive, and from Trinity to Advent,

Chaptee. 2 Thess. iii., p. 49.

From Trinity to Advent,

Hymn. Lucis Creator optime,

t. and R7. p. 49.

Ferial Antiphons and Magnificat, p. 50.

\_For Chapters, Hymns, and Antiphons at
oilier times, see Proper of Seasons.^

Petitions and the rest, p. 53.

WEDNESDAY.

•ii y. 0 God, make speed to save
us.

^7. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

^?. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

\_From Septuagesima till Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King of

eternal glory.]

Ant. Happy is the man.

PSALTEB.

Nisi Dominus. Psalm cxxvii.
"gXCEPT the Lord build the house :
their labour is but lost that build it.

2 Except the Lord keep the city :
the watchmau waketh but in vain.

3 It is but lost labour that ye
haste to rise up early, and so late
take rest, and eat the bread of care-
fulness : for so He giveth His be-
loved sleep.

4 Lo, children and the fruit of the
womb : are an heritage and gift that
Cometh of the Lord,

5 Like as the arrows in the hand
of the giant : even so are the young
children.

6 Happy is the man that hath his
quiver full of them : they shall not
be ashamed when they speak with
their enemies in the gate.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Happy is the man : that hath
his quiver full.

Ant. Blessed are all they.
Beati omnes. Psalm cxxviii,
■pLESSED are all they that fear
the Lord ; and walk in His ways.

2 For thou shalt eat the labours
of thine hands : O well is thee, and
happy shalt thou be.

3 Thy wife shall be as the fruitful
vine : upon the walls of thine house.

4 Thy children like the olive-
branches : round about thy table.

5 Lo, thus shall the man be
blessed : that feareth the Lord.

6 The Lord from out of Sion shall
so bless thee : that thou shalt see
Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life
long.

7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy
children's children : and peace upon
Israel.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Blessed are all they : that
fear the Lord.

Ant. We wish you good luck.

Smpe expugnaverunt. Psalm cxxix.
IV/TANY a time have they fought
against me from my youth up :
may Israel now say.

2 Yea, many a time have they
vexed me from my youth up : but
they have not prevailed against me.

3 The plowers plowed upon my
back : and made long furrows,

4 But the righteous Lord : hath
hewn the snares of the ungodly in
pieces.

5 Let them be confounded and
turned backward : as many as have
evil will at Sion.

6 Let them be even as the grass
growing upon the house-tops : which
withereth afore it be plucked up ;

7 Whereof the mower filleth not
his hand : neither he that bindeth up
the sheaves his bosom.

8 So that they who go by say not
so much as, The Lord prosper you :
we wish you good luck in the Name
of the Lord.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. We wish you good luck : in
the Name of the Lord.

Ant. Out of the deep.

Le py-ofundis. Psalm cxxx.
AUT of the deep have I called unto
Thee, 0 Lord : Lord, hear my voice.

2 O let Thine ears consider well :
the voice of mj^ complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme
to mark what is done amiss : O
Lord, who may abide it.'^

4 For there is mercy with Thee :
therefore shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord ; my soul
doth wait for Him ; in His word is
my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say, be-
fore the mornin<j watch.

VESPEE8: THURSDAY.

7 0 Israel, trust in the Lord, for
with the Lord there is mercy : and
with Him is plenteous redemption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel :
from all his sins.

Glorj be, etc.

Ant. Out of the deep : have I
called unto Thee, 0 Lord.

Ant. 0 Israel.
Domine, non es\

Psalm cxxxi.

T ORD, I am not high-minded : I
have no proud looks.

2 I do not exercise myself in great
matters : which are too high for me.

3 But I refrain my soul, and keep
it low, like as a child that is weaned
from his mother : yea, my soul is
even as a weaned child.

4 0 Israel, trust in the Lord :
from this time forth for evermore.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 0 Israel : trust in the Lord.

From Epiphany to Septuagesima ; from
Septuagesima to First Friday in Lent
inclusive ; and from Trinity to Advent^

Chaptee. 2 Thess. iii., p. 49.
From Trinity to Advent^

Hymn. Lucis Creator optime,
y. and ^7. p. 49.

Ferial Antiphons and Magnificat, p. 50.

[For Chapters, Hymns, and Antiphotis at
other times, see Froper of Seasons.]

Petitions, and the rest, p. 53.

THURSDAY.

•I* '^, 0 God, make speed to save
us.

ly. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

1^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

iFrom Septuagesima till Wednesday in
Eoly Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. And all.

Memento, Domine. Psalm cxxxii.
T ORD, remember David : and all
his trouble ;

2 How he sware unto the Lord :
and vowed a vow unto the Almighty
God of Jacob.

3 I will not come within the taber-
nacle of mine house : nor climb up
into my bed ;

4 I will not suffer mine eyes to
sleep, nor mine eyelids to slumber :
neither the temples of my head to
take any rest ;

5 Until I find out a place for the
temple of the Lord : an habitation
for the mighty God of Jacob.

6 Lo, we heard of the same at
Ephrata : and found it in the wood.

7 We will go into His tabernacle :
and fall low on our knees before His
footstool.

8 Arise, 0 Lord, into Thy resting-
place : Thou, and the ark of Thy
strength.

9 Let Thy priests be clothed with
righteousness : and let Thy saints
sing with joyfulness.

10 For Thy servant David's sake :
turn not away the presence of Thine
Anointed.

11 The Lord hath made a faithful
oath unto David : and He shall not

i shrink from it.

I 12 Of the fruit of thy body : shall

I I set upon thy seat.

j 13 If thy children will keep My

I covenant, and My testimonies that I

PSALTER.

sliall learn them : their childi-en also
shall sit upon thj' seat for evermore.

14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion
to be an habitation for Himself : He
hath longed for her.

15 This shall be My rest for ever :
here will I dwell, for I have a delight
therein.

16 I will bless her victuals with
increase : and will satisfy her poor
with bread.

17 I will deck her priests with
health : and her saints shall rejoice
and sing.

18 There shall I make the horn of
David to flourish : I have ordained a
lantern for Mine anointed.

19 As for his enemies, I shall
clothe them with shame : but upon
himself shall his crown flourish.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. And all : his trouble.

Ant. Behold, how good.
JEcce, quam bonum. Psalm cxxxiii.
■pEHOLD, how good and joyful a
thing it is : brethren, to dwell to-
gether in unity !

2 It is like the precious ointment
upon the head, that ran down unto
the beard*: even unto Aaron's beard,
and went down to the skirts of his
clothing.

3 Like as the dew of Hermon :
which fell upon the hill of Sion.

4 For there the Lord promised His
blessing : and life for evermore.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Behold : how good and joy-
ful.

Ant. Whatsoever.
Laudate nomen. Psalm cxxxv.
Q PRAISE the Lord, laud ye the
Name of the Lord : praise it, 0
ye servants of the Lord ;

2 Ye that stand in the house of

the Lord : in the courts of the house
of our God.

3 0 praise the Lord, for the Lord
is gracious : 0 sing praises unto His
Name, for it is lovely.

4 For why ? the Lord hath chosen
Jacob unto Himself : and Israel for
His own possession.

5 For I know that the Lord is
great : and that our Lord is above all
gods.

6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased,
that did He in heaven, and in earth :
and in the sea, and in all deep places.

7 He bringeth forth the clouds
from the ends of the world : and
sendeth forth lightnings with the
rain, bringing the winds out of His
treasures.

8 He smote the first-born of
Egypt : both of man and beast.

9 He hath sent tokens and wonders
into the midst of thee, 0 thou land of
Egypt : upon Pharaoh, and all his
servants.

10 He smote divers nations : and
slew mighty kings ;

11 Sehon king of the Amorites,
and Og the king of Basan : and all
the kingdoms of Canaan ;

12 And gave their land to be an
heritage : even an heritage unto Israel
His people.

13 Thy Name, 0 Lord, endureth
for ever : so doth Thy memorial, 0
Lord, from one generation to another.

14 For the Lord will avenge His
people : and be gracious unto His
servants.

15 As for the images of the heathen,
they are but silver and gold : the
work of men's hands.

16 They have mouths, and speak
not : eyes have they, but they see not.

17 They have ears, and yet they
hear not : neither is there any breath
in their mouths.

VESPERS : THURSDAY.

18 They that make them are like
unto them : and so are all they that
put their trust in them.

19 Praise the Lord, ye house of
Israel : praise the Lord, ye house of
Aaron.

20 Praise the Lord, ye house of
Levi : ye that fear the Lord, praise
the Lord.

21 Praised be the Lord out of
Sion : who dwelleth at Jerusalem.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Whatsoever : the Lord
pleased, that did He.

Ant. For His mercy.
Conjitemini Domino. Psalm cxxxvi.
^ r\ GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for
He is gracious : and His mercy
endureth for ever.

2 0 give thanks unto the God of
all gods : for His mercy endureth for
ever.

3 0 thank the Lord of all lords :
, for His mercy endureth for ever.

i 4 Who only doeth great wonders :

for His mercy endureth for ever.
5 Who by His excellent wisdom

made the heavens : for His mercy

endureth for ever.
I 6 Who laid out the earth above

the waters : for His mercy endureth

for ever.

7 Who hath made great lights :
for His mercy endureth for ever.

8 The sun to rule the day : for
His mercy endureth for ever.

9 The moon and the stars to govern
the night : for His mercy endureth
for ever.

10 Who smote Egypt with their
first-born : for His mercy endureth
for ever.

11 And brought out Israel from
among them : for His mercy endureth
for ever.

12 With a mighty hand, and

stretched out arm : for His mercy
endureth for ever.

13 Who divided the Red Sea in
two parts ; for His mercy endureth
for ever.

14 And made Israel to go through
the midst of it : for His mercy en-
dureth for ever.

15 But as for Pharaoh and his
host, He overthrew them in the Red
Sea : for His mercy endureth for
ever.

16 Who led His people through
the wilderness : for His mercy en-
dureth for ever.

17 Who smote great kings : for
His mercy endureth for ever.

18 Yea, and slew mighty kings :
for His mercy endureth for ever.

19 Sehon king of the Amorites :
for His mercy endureth for ever.

20 And Og the king of Basan :
for His mercy endureth for ever.

21 And gave away their land for
an heritage : for His mercy endureth
for ever.

22 Even for 'an heritage unto
Israel His servant : for His mercy
endureth for ever.

23 Who remembered us when we
were in trouble : for His mercy en-
dureth for ever.

24 And hath delivered us from our
enemies : for His mercy endureth for
ever.

25 Who giveth food to all flesh :
for His mercy endureth for ever.

26 0 give thanks unto the God of
heaven : for His mercy endureth for
ever.

27 0 give thanks unto the Lord
of lords : for His mercy endureth for
ever.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. For His mercy : endureth
for ever.

Ant. Sing us.

PSALTER.

Super Jlumina. Psalm cxxxvii.
"DY the waters of Babylon we sat

down and wept : when we re-
membered thee, 0 Sion.

2 As for our harps, we hanged
them up : upon the trees that are
therein.

3 For they that led us away cap-
tive required of us then a song, and
melody, in our heaviness : Sing us
one of the songs of Sion.

4 How shall we sing the Lord's
song : in a strange land ?

5 If I forget thee, 0 Jerusalem :
let ray right hand forget her cunning.

6 If I do not remember thee, let
my tongue cleave to the roof of my
mouth : yea, if I prefer not Jerusalem
in my mirth.

7 Remember the children of Edom,
0 Lord, in the day of Jerusalem :
how they said, Down with it, down
with it, even to the ground.

8 0 daughter of Babylon, wasted
with misery : yea, happy shall he be
that rewardeth thee, as thou hast
served us.

9 Blessed shall he be that taketh
thy children : and throweth them
against the stones.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Sing us : one of the songs of
Sion.

From Epiphany to Septuagesima ; from
Septuagesima to First Friday in Lent
inclusive ; and from Trinity to Advent,

Chapter. 2 Thess. iii., p. 49.
From Trinity to Advent,

Hymn. Lucis Creator optimcy
f . and IV. p. 49.

Ferial Antiphons and Magnificat,
p. 50.

[For Chapters, Hymns, and Antiphons at
other times, see Proper of Seasons."]

Petitions, and the rest, p. 53.

FRIDAY.

4« f". 0 God, make speed to save
us.

I^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

"j^". Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

fp'. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

[From Septuagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. Before the gods.
Confitebor tibi. Psalm cxxxviii.
T WILL give thanks unto Thee, 0
Lord, with ray whole heart : even
before the gods will I sing praise
unto Thee.

2 I will worship toward Thy holy
temple, and praise Thy Name, be-
cause of Thy loving-kindness and
truth : for Thou hast magnified Thy
Name, and Thy Word, above all
things.

.3 When I called upon Thee, Thou
heardest me : and enduedst my soul
with much strength.

4 All the kings of the earth shall
praise Thee, 0 Lord : for they have
heard the words of Thy mouth,

5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways
of the Lord : that great is the glory
of the Lord.

6 For though the Lord be high,
yet hath He respect unto the lowly :
as for the proud, He beholdeth them
afar off.

7 Though I walk in the midst of
trouble, yet shalt Thou refresh me :
Thou shalt stretch forth Thy hand
upon the furiousness of mine enemies,
and Thy right hand shall save me.

VESPERS : FRIDAY.

8 The Lord shall make good His
loving kindness toward me : yea, Thy
mercy, 0 Lord, endureth for ever ; I
despise not then the works of Thine
own hands.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Before the gods : will I sing
praise unto Thee, my God.

Ant. 0 Lord, Thou hast searched.

Domine, probasti. Psalm cxxxix.
r\ LORD, Thou hast searched me
out, and known me : Thou know-
est my down-sitting, and mine up-
rising; Thou understandest my
thoughts long before.

2 Thou art about my path, and
about my bed : and spiest out all my
ways.

3 For lo, there is not a word in
my tongue : but Thou, 0 Lord,
knowest it altogether.

4 Thou hast fashioned me behind
and before : and laid Thine hand
upon me.

5 Such knowledge is too wonder-
ful and excellent for me : I cannot
attain unto it.

6 Whither shall I go then from
Thy Spirit : or whither shall I go j
then from Thy presence P

7 If I climb up into heaven, Thou j
art there : if T go down to hell. Thou j
art there also. I

8 If I take the wings of the j
morning : and remain in the utter-
most parts of the sea ;

9 Even there also shall Thy hand
lead me : and Thy right hand shall
hold me.

10 If I say, Perad venture the
darkness shall cover me : then shall
my night be turned to day.

11 Yea, the darkness is no dark-
ness with Thee, but the night is as
clear as the day : the darkness and
lis"ht to Thee are both alike.

12 For my reins are Thine : Thou
hast covered me in my mother's
womb.

13 I will give thanks unto Thee,
for I am fearfully and wonderfully
made : marvellous are Thy works,
and that my soul knoweth right
well.

14 My bones are not hid from
Thee : though I be made secretly,
and fashioned beneath in the earth.

15 Thine eyes did see my sub-
stance, yet being imperfect : and in
Thy book w^ere all my members
written ;

16 Which day by day were fa-
shioned : when as yet there was
none of them.

17 How dear are Thy counsels
unto me, 0 God : 0 how great is the
sum of them !

18 If I tell them, they are more
in number than the sand : when I
wake up I am present with Thee.

19 Wilt Thou not slay the wicked,
0 God.'^ : depart from me, ye blood-
thirsty men.

20 For they speak unrighteously
against Thee : and Thine enemies
take Thy Karae in vain.

21 Do not I hate them, 0 Lord,
that hate Thee : and am not I griev-
ed with those that rise up against
Thee.P

22 Yea, I hate them right sore :
even as though they were mine ene-
mies.

23 Try me, 0 God, and seek the
ground of my heart : prove me, and
examine my thoughts.

24 Look well if there be any way
of wickedness in me : and lead me in
the way everlasting.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 0 Lord, Thou hast searched
me out : and known me.

Ant. Preserve me.

PSALTEE.

Eripe me, Domine. Psalm cxl.

■QELTVEE me, 0 Lord, from the
evil man : and preserve me from
the wicked man.

2 Who imagine mischief in their
hearts : and stir up strife all the day
long.

3 They have sharpened their
tongues like a serpent : adder's poison
is under their lips.

4 Keep me, 0 Lord, from the
hands of the ungodly : preserve me
from the wicked men, who are pur-
posed to overthrow my goings.

5 The proud have laid a snare for
me, and spread a net abroad with
cords : yea, and set traps in my way.

6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art
my God : hear the voice of my prayers,
0 Lord.

7 O Lord God, Thou strength of
my health : Thou hast covered my
head in the day of battle.

8 Let not the ungodly have his
desire, 0 Lord : let not his mis-
chievous imagination prosper, lest
they be too proud.

9 Let the mischief of their own
lips fall upon the head of them : that
compass me about.

lU Let hot burning coals fall upon
them : let them be cast into the fire,
and into the pit, that they never rise
up again.

11 A man full of words shall not
prosper upon the earth : evil shall
hunt the wicked person to overthrow
him.

12 Sure I am that the Lord will
avenge the poor : and maintain the
cause of the helpless.

13 The righteous also shall give
thanks unto Thy Name : and the
just shall continue in Thy sight.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Preserve me : from the
wicked man.

Ant. Lord, I call.

Domine, clamavi. Psalm cxli.
J^ORD, I call upon Thee, haste
Thee unto me : and consider my
voice when I cry unto Thee.

2 Let my prayer be set forth in
Thy sight as the incense : and let the
lilting up of my hands be an evening
sacrifice.

3 Set a watch, 0 Lord, before my
mouth : and keep the door of my
lips.

4 0 let not mine heart be inclined
to any evil thing : let me not be oc-
cupied in ungodly works with the
men that work wickedness, lest I eat
of such things as please them.

5 Let the righteous rather smite
me friendly : and reprove me.

6 But let not their precious balms
break my head : yea, I will pray yet
against their wickedness.

7 Let their judges be overthrown
in stony places : that they may hear
my words, for they are sweet.

8 Our bones lie scattered before
the pit : like as when one breaketh
and heweth wood upon the earth.

9 But mine eyes look unto Thee,
0 Lord God : in Thee is my trust,
0 cast not out my soul.

10 Keep me from the snare that
they have laid for me : and fi'om the
traps of the wicked doers.

11 Let the ungodly fall into their
own nets together : and let me ever
escape them.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Lord, I call upon Thee :
haste Thee unto me.

Ant. Thou art m}' portion.
Voce mea ad Dominum. Psalm cxlii.
T CRIED unto the Lord with my
voice : yea, even unto the Lord
did I make my supplication.

2 I poured out my complaints

VESPEES: SATUKDAY.

before Him : and shewed Him of my
trouble.

3 When my spirit was in heavi-
ness Thou knewest my path : in the
way wherein I walked have they
privily laid a snare for me.

4 I looked also upon my right
hand . : and saw there was no man
that would know me.

5 I had no place to flee unto : and
no man cared for my soul.

6 I cried unto Thee, 0 Lord, and
said : Thou art my hope and my
portion in the land of the living,

7 Consider my complaint : for I
am brought very low.

8 0 deliver me from my persecu-
tors : for they are too strong for me.

9 Bring my soul out of prison,
that I may give thanks unto Thy
Name : which thing if Thou wilt
grant me, then shall the righteous
resort unto my company.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Thou art my portion : in the
land of the living. P.^^ . r<'^'-^^"'f
From Epijyhany to Septuagesima ; from

Septuagesima to First Friday in Lent,

inclusive; and from Trinity to Advent,

Chaptee. 2 Thess. iii., p. 49.

From Trinity to Advent,

Hymn. Lucis Creator optime,
f . and ly. p. 49.

Ferial Antiphons and Magnificat,
p. 50.

\_For Chapters, Hymns, and Antiphons at
other times, see Proper of Seasons. '\

Petitions and the rest, p. 53.

SATURDAY.

•i» ^. 0 God, make speed to save

I^. O Lord, make haste to help us.

f". Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

I^. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Alleluia.

\_From Septuagesima to Wednesday in
Holy Week:

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. Blessed be * : the Lord my
strength,

Benedictus Bominus. Psalm cxLiv.
"DLESSED be the Lord my strength :
Who teacheth my hands to war,
and my fingers to fight ;

2 ]\[y hope and my fortress, my
castle and deliverer, my defender in
Whom I trust : Who subdueth my
people that is under me.

3 Lord, what is man, that Thou
hast such respect unto him : or the
•son of man, that Thou so regardest
him ?

4 Man is like a thing of nought :
his time passeth away like a shadow,

5 Bow Thy heavens, 0 Lord, and
come down : touch the mountains,
and they shall smoke,

6 Cast forth Thy lightning, and
tear them : shoot out Thine arrows,
and consume them.

7 Send down Thine hand from
above : deliver me, and take me out
of the great waters, from the hand of
strange children ;

8 Whose mouth talketh of vanity :
and their right hand is a right hand
of wickedness.

9 1 will sing a new song unto
Thee, 0 God : and sing praises unto
Thee upon a ten-stringed lute.

10 Thou hast given victory unto
kings : and hast delivered David Thy
servant from the peril of the sword.

PSALTEE.

11 Save me, and deliver me from
the hand of strange children : whose
mouth talketh of vanity, and their
right hand is a right hand of iniquity.

12 That our sons may grow up
as the young plants : and that our
daughters may be as the polished
corners of the temple.

13 That our garners may be full
and plenteous with all manner of
store : that our sheep may bring forth
thousands and ten thousands in our
streets.

14 That our oxen may be strong
to labour, that there be no decay : no
leading into captivity, and no com-
plaining in our streets.

15 Happy are the people that are
in such a case : yea, blessed are the
people who have the Lord for theirGod.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Blessed be : the Lord my
strength.

Ant. For ever * : and ever.
Exaltaho te, Deus. Psalm cxlv.
T WILL magnify Thee, 0 God, my

King : and I will praise Thy Name
for ever and ever.

2 Every day will I give thanks
unto Thee : and praise Thy Name
for ever and ever.

3 Great is the Lord, and mar-
vellous, worthy to be praised : there
is no end of His greatness.

4 One generation shall praise Thy
■works unto another : and declare Thy
power.

5 As for me, I will be talking of
Thy worship : Thy glory, Thy praise,
and wondrous works ;

6 So that men shall speak of the
might of Thy marvellous acts : and I
will also tell of Thy greatness.

7 The memorial of Thine abundant
kindness shall be shewed : and men
shall sing of Thy righteousness.

8 The Lord is gracious, and mer-
ciful : long-suffering, and of great
goodness.

9 The Lord is loving unto every
man : and His mercy is over all His
works.

10 All Thy works praise Thee, 0
Lord : and Thy saints give thanks
unto Thee.

11 They shew the glory of Thy
kingdom : and talk of Thy power ;

12 That Thy power, Thy glory,
and mightiness of Thy kingdom :
might be known unto men.

13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting
kingdom : and Thy dominion endur-
eth throughout all ages.

14 The Lord upholdeth all such as
fall : and lifteth up all those that are
down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon Thee,
0 Lord : and Thou givest them their
meat in due season.

16 Thou openest Thine hand : and
fillest all things living with plenteous-
ness.

17 The Lord is righteous in all
His ways : and holy in all His
works.

18 The Lord is nigh unto all them
that call upon Him : yea, all such as
call upon Him faithfully.

19 He will fulfil the desire of them
that fear Him : He also will hear their
cry, and will help them.

20 The Lord preserveth all them
that love Him : but scattereth abroad
all the ungodly.

21 My mouth shall speak the
praise of the Lord : and let all flesh
give thanks unto His holy Name for
ever and ever.

Glory^ be, etc.

Ant. For ever : and ever.

Ant. While I live*: will I praise
the Lord.

VESPEES : SATUEDAT.

Lauda anima mea. Psalm cxlvi.
pRAISE the Lord, O my soul;
while I live will I praise the
Lord : yea, as long as I have any
being, I will sing praises unto my
God.

2 0 put not your trust in princes,
nor in any child of man ; for there is
no help in them.

3 For when the breath of man
goeth forth he shall turn again to his
earth : and then all his thoughts
perish.

4 Blessed is he that hath the God
of Jacob for his help : and whose
hope is in the Lord his God;

5 Who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that therein is : Who
keepeth His promise for ever ;

6 Who helpeth them to right that
suffer wrong : Who feedeth the
hungry.

7 The Lord looseth men out of
prison : the Lord giveth sight to the
blind.

8 The Lord helpeth them that
are fallen : the Lord careth for the
righteous.

9 The Lord careth for the stran-
gers; He defendeth the fatherless
and widow : as for the way of the
ungodlv. He turneth it upside down.

10 The Lord thy God, 0 Sion,
shall be King for evermore : and
throughout all generations.

Gloiy be, etc.

Ant. While I live : will I praise
the Lord.

Ant. Yea, a joyful and pleasant
thing : * it is to be thankful.

Laudate Dominum. Psalm cxlvti.

Q PRAISE the Lord, for it is a
good thing to sing praises unto
our God : yea, a joyful and pleasant
thing it is to be thankful.

2 The Lord doth build up Jeru-

salem : and gather together the out-
casts of Israel.

3 He healeth those that are bro-
ken in heart : and giveth medicine to
heal their sickness.

4 He telleth the number of the
stars : and calleth them all by their
names.

5 Great is our Lord, and gi-eat is
His power : yea, and His wisdom is
infinite.

6 The Lord setteth up the meek :
and bringeth the ungodly down to
the ground.

7 0 sing unto the Lord with
thanksgiving : sing praises upon the
harp unto our God ;

8 Who covereth the heaven with
clouds, and prepareth rain for the
earth : and maketh the gi-ass to
grow upon the mountains, and herb
for the use of men ;

9 Who giveth fodder unto the
cattle : and feedeth the young ravens
that call upon Him.

10 He hath no pleasure in the
strength of an horse : neither de-
lighteth He in any man's legs.

11 But the Lord's delight is in
them that fear Him : and put their
trust in His mercy.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Yea, a joyful and pleasant
thing : it is to be thankful.

Ant. Praise the Lord : * 0 Jeru-
salem.

Lauda Hierusahm. Psalm cxlvii. 12.
pEAISE the Lord, 0 Jerusalem :
praise thy God, 0 Sion.

13 For He hath made fast the
bars of thy gates : and hath blessed
thy children within thee.

14 He maketh peace in thy bor-
ders : and filleth thee with the flour
of wheat.

15 He sendeth forth His com-

PSALTER.

inandment Tipon earth : and His

word runneth very swiftlj,

16 He giveth snow like wool :
and seattereth the hoar-frost like
ashes.

17 He casteth forth His ice like
morsels : who is able to abide His
frost ?

18 He sendeth out His word, and
melteth them : He hloweth with His
wind, and the waters flow.

19 He sheweth His word unto
Jacob : His statutes and ordinances
unto Israel.

20 He hath not dealt so with any
nation : neither have the heathen
knowledge of His laws.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Praise the Lord : 0 Jerusa-
lem.

From the Octave of Epiphmiy to Septiia-
gesimaj and from Trinity to Advent,

Chaptee. 2 Cor. i.
"DLESSED be God, even the Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of mercies, and the God of all
comfort: Who comforteth us in all
our tribulation,

RJ. Thanks be to God.

From Trinity to Advent,
HYM:Nr. O lux heata Trinitas,

0 TRINITY of blessed light,
0 Unity of princely might,
The fieiy snu now goes his way :
Shed Thou ■within our hearts Thy ray.

To Thee our morning song of praise,
To Thee our evening prayer we raise ;
Thy glorj- s.uppliant we adore
For ever and for evermore.

[All laud to God the Father be ;

All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;

All laud, as is for ever meet,

To God the blessed Paraclete.] Amen.

'f. Let our evening* prayer come
up before Thee, 0 Lord.

I^r. And let Thy mercy come down

For Chapters and Hymns at other times,
atid Ants, to Magnificat, see Proper of
Seasons.

Magnificat, p. 50.
f". The Lord be with you.
Rr. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Collect.
f". The Lord be with yoT2.
r^. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
^7. Thanks be to God.

From the Oetam of Trinity till Adrenf^
when the Office is of Sunday, or me-
morial of Sunday is made, are said these
MeinoiHals; those of the Cross and of
S. Mary being emitted on JJouble Feast»,

Memoeial of the Holy Trinity.

Ant. Thou art our hope, our salva-
tion, our honour : 0 blessed Trinity.

y. Let us bless the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.

K7. Let us praise and exalt Hina
fov ever.

Let us pray.

Collect.

A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,

Who hast given unto us Thy

servants grace by the confession of a

true faith to acknowledge the glory of

the eternal Trinity, and in the power

of the Divine Majesty to worship

the Unity; grant that by stedfastness

in this faith we may be evermore

defended from all adversities : Who

livest and reignest, one God, world

without end. Amen.

Memoeial of the Holy Ceoss.
Ant. 0 glorious Cross, 0 adorable
Cross, O precious wood, 0 admirable
sign : whereby the devil hath been
conquered, and the world redeemed
with the BlocxL of Christ. Alleluia.

f. We adore Thee, 0 Christ, and
bless Thee.

COMPLINE.

I^. For by Thy Cross Thou hast
redeemed the world.

Let US pray.
Collect.
A GrOD, Who by the precious and
life-giving Blood of Thy only-
begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
hast willed to consecrate the standard
of the Cross; grant, we pray Thee,
that they who rejoice in the honour
of the holy Cross, may also rejoice
every wherein Thy protection ; through
the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our
Lord, Amen.

Memoeial of S. Maby.
Anf. Thou art become fair and
pleasant, 0 holy Mother of God, in
the delights of virginity : when the
daughters of Sion saw thee among
the roses and lilies they blessed thee,
and queens praised thee.

^. After child-bearing thou re-
mained st a Virgin.
^, 0 Mother of God.
Let us pray.
Collect.
A LMIGHTY, everlasting God, by
] ■*■ the right hand of Thy power de-
fend Thy servants from all perils; and,
blessed Mary, ever-Virgin, gloriously
interceding, grant us prosperity both
now and hereafter; through.

f". The Lord be with you.
17. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
B^. Thanks be to God.

'J' y. Turn us, O God our Saviom-.

i\J. And let Thine anger cease from
us.

y. 0 God, make speed to save us.

I^. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the S<^n : pjid to the Holy Ghost.

ly. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be : world with-
out end. Amen.

Allelxiia.

[From SepUtagedma to Wednesday in
Boly Week,

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King
of eternal glory.]

Ant. Have mercy.

dan invoearem. Psalm iv.
■Q-EAR me when I call, 0 God of
my righteousness : Thou hast set
me at liberty when I was in trouble ;
have mercy upon me, and hearken
unto my prayer.

2 O ye sons of men, how long will
ye blaspheme Mine honour : and have
such pleasure in vanity, and seek alter
leasing ?

3 Know this also, that the Lord
hath chosen to Himself the man that
is godly : when I call upon the Lord,
He will hear me.

4 Stand in awe, and sin not :
commune with your own heart, and
in your chamber, and be still.

5 Offer the sacrifice of righteous-
ness : and put your trust in the Lord.

6 There be many that say : Who
will shew us anv good ?

7 Lord, lift thou up : the light of
Thy countenance upon us.

8 Thou hast put gladness in my
heart : since the time that their com,
and wine, and oil, increased.

9 I will lay me down in peace,
and take my rest : for it is Tliou,
Loixl, only, that makest me dwell in
safety.

Glory be, etc.

In Te, Domino, speravi. Psalm xxxi.
TN Thee, O Lord, have I put my
trust : let me never be put to con-
fusion, deliver me ia Thy righteous-
ness.

PSALTER.

2 Bow down Thine ear to me :
make haste to deliver me.

3 And be Thou my strong rock,
and house of defence : that Thou may-
est save me.

4 For Thou art my strong rock, and
my castle : be Thou also my guide,
and lead me for Thy Name's sake.

5 Draw me out of the net that
they have laid privily for me : for
Thou art my strength.

6 Into Thy hands I commend my
spirit : for Thou hast redeemed me,
0 Lord, Thou God of truth.

Glory be, etc.

Qui habitat. Psalm xci.
TyHOSO dwelleth under the defence
of the most High : shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say unto the Lord, Thou
art my hope, and my strong hold :
my God, in Him will I trust.

3 For He shall deliver thee from
the snare of the hunter : and from
the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall defend thee under His
wings, and thou shall be safe under
His feathers : His faithfulness and
truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for any
terror by night : nor for the arrow
thal^ flieth by day;

6 For the pestilence that walketh
in darkness : nor for the sickness that
destroyeth in the noon-day.

7 A thousand shall fall beside thee,
and ten thousand at thy right hand :
but it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou
behold : and see the reward of the
ungodly.

9 For Thou, Lord, art my hope :
Thou hast set Thine house of defence
very high.

10 There shall no evil happen unto
thee : neither shall any plague come
nigh thy dwelling.

11 For He shall give His angels
charge over thee : to keep thee in all
thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee in their
hands : that thou hurt not thy foot
against a stone.

13 Thou shalt go upon the lion
and adder : the young lion and the
dragon shalt thou tread under thy
feet.

14 Because he hath set his love
upon Me, therefore will I deliver
him : I will set him up, because he
hath known My Name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I
will hear him : yea, I am with him
in trouble ; I will deliver him, and
bring him to honour.

16 With long life will I satisfy
him : and shew him My salvation.

Glory be, etc.

Ecce nunc. Psalm cxxxiv.

EHOLD now, praise the Lord :
all ye servants of the Lord ;

2 Ye that by night stand in the
house of the Lord : even in the courts
of the house of our God.

3 Lift up your hands in the sanc-
tuary : and praise the Lord.

4 The Lord that niade heaven and
earth : give thee blessing out of Sion.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Have mercy upon me, 0
Lord : and hearken unto my prayer.

This Ant. is ahoays said, unless some other
be appointed in Froper of Seasons.

Chapter. Jer. xiv.

T'HOU, 0 Lord, art in the midst of

us, and we are called by Thy

Name ; leave us not, 0 Lord our God.

B/. Thanks be to God.

This Chapter is always said, except fr-om
Maundy TMirsday to Low Sunday^ in-
clusive.

COMPIiINE.

Hymn. Te lucis ante terminum.

BEFORE the ending of the day,
Creator of the -world, we pray
That with Thy wonted favour, Thou
Wouldst be our Guard and Keeper now.
From all ill dreams defend our eyes,
From nightly fears and fantasies ;
Tread under foot our ghostly foe.
That no pollution we may know.
O Father, that we ask be done.
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

'f. Keep us, 0 Lord.
ly. As the apple of an eye : hide
us under the shadow of Thy wings.
This Hymn, ^. and ^. are said on ordin-
ary Sundays, Simple Feasts, Days
within Octaves (except as noted below)
and Ferias, from Epiphany to Lent,
and from Trinity to Christmas.
[Hymn. Salvator mundi Domine.

SAVIOUR of man, and Lord alone.
Who through this day hast led Thine own,
Protect us through the coming night,
And ever keep us by Thy might.
Be with us. Lord, in mercy nigh,
And spare Thy servants when they cry ;
Blot out our every past offence.
And lighten Thou our darkened sense.
O let not sleep oppress the soul.
Nor Satan with his spirits foul ;
Our flesh keep chaste, that it may be
An holy temple unto Thee.
To Thee, Who makest souls anew,
With heartfelt vows we humbly sue ;
That pure in heart, and free from stain.
We from out beds may rise again.
All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud. Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the blessed Paraclete. Amen.

f'. Keep us, 0 Lord.

1^. As the apple of an eye : hide

us under the shadow of Thy wings.

This Hymn, 'f. and B/. are said from
Christmas to the First Sunday after
Octave of Epiphany; on Whitstm Eve,
and on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
in Whitsun Week; on all Double Feasts
from Epiphany to First Sunday in Lent,
and from First Sunday after Trinity to
Christmas, except the Feast of the Holy
Name, and during the Octaves of Cor-
pus Christi, Eepose of S. Mary, and
Dedication.

Festival Ant. said except in Faster-
tide, and when otherwise signified in
the Proper.

Lord, grant us Thy light : * that
being rid of the darkness of our
hearts, we may come to the true
Light, which is Christ.]

Ferial. Ant. Save us waking,* 0
Lord, and guard us sleeping : that
awake we may he with Christ, and
may sleep in peace.

Hunc Dimittis.
T OKD, now lettest Thou Thy ser-
vant depart in peace : according
to Thy word.

2 For mine eyes have seen : Thy
salvation.

3 Which Thou hast prepared : be-
fore the face of all people.

4 To be, a light to lighten the
Gentiles : and to be the glory of Thy
people Israel.

Glory be, etc.

Petitions.
Lord, have mercy [iii].

Christ, have mercy [iii].
Lord, have mercy [iii].

Our Father :

Said silently throughout. The Priest

repeats aloud :

"f. And lead us not into temptation.
ly. But deliver us from evil.
'f. I will lay me down in peace.
ly. And take my rest.

I believe :
Said silently throughout. The Priest

repeats alo^d :

f. The resurrection of the body.

I^"'. And the life everlasting.

'f. Let us bless the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.

I^. Let us praise and exalt Him
above all for ever.

f. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in
the firmament of heaven.

70 PSALTER.

I^. And above all to be praised
and glorified for ever.

f'. M&y the Almighty and most
merciful Lord bless us and keep us.

I^. Amen.

Confession and ABsolutton, said in a
low voice.

The Officiant :
T CONTESS to Gt)d Almighty, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost, in the sight of the whole
company of heaven, and to you, my
brethren, that I have sinned exceed-
ingly in thought, word, and deed,
by my fault ; therefore I pray God
to have mercy upon me, and you, my
brethren, to pray for me.

The Choir replies :
A LMIGIITY God have merey up-
on thee, pardon and deliver thee
from all thy sins, confirm and
strengthen thee in all goodness,
and bring thee to everlasting life,
i^. Amen.

TJie Choir.
T CONFESS to God Almighty, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost, in the sight of the whole
company of heaven, [and to thee,
fatJieri] that I have sinned exceed-
ingly in thought, word, and deed,
by my fault; therefore I pray God
to have mercy upon me, [and thee,
father, to pray for me,]

The Officiant :

A LMIGHTY God have mercy upon

you, pardon and deliver you from

all your sins, confirm and strengthen

you in ail goodness, and bring you

to everlasting life. V^. Amen.

4 / [TJiett let tin OffiMont, if a Priest^ add :

^ nnHE Almighty and merciful Lord

grant yon absolution and remission

of all your sins, tijue for true repent-

ance, amendment of life, and the
grace and comfort of the Holy Ghost.

3^, Amen,]

y. Wilt Thou not turn again and
quicken us, O Lord?

^7. That Thy people may rejoice
.in Thee.

y. Shew us Thy mercy, O Lord.

^7. And grant us Thy salvation.

J, Vouchsafe, O Lord.

jF^. To keep us this day without sin.

y. O Lord, have mercy upon us.

^. Have mercy upon us,

y. O Lord, let Thy mercy lighten
upon us.

I^, As our trust is in Thee,

T?ie foregoing Petitions are said daily
through the year (except from Maundy
Thursday till Low Sunday^ and on
All Souls' Day): tJien follows

[On SuJSfDAYS AND ALL FESTIVALS:

y. Turn us again, 0 Lord God of
Hosts.

f^. Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.
'f. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord,
P7. And let my crying oome, unto
Thee.

f". The Lord be with you.
i^. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray,
T IGHTEN our darkness, we be-
seech Thee, O Lord : and by Thy
great mercy defend us from all perils
and dangers of this night; for the
love of Thy only Son, our Saviour,
Jesus Christ : Who liveth. Amen.
'f. The Lord be with you.
K7, And with thy spirit.
'f. Bless we the Lord.
I^. Thanks be to God.]

On Feeias

Through the year^ except in Christnuu

and Easter tides :

y. Hearken unto my voice, 0
Lord, when I cry unto Thee.

COMPLINE,

I^. Have mercy upon me, aiwi hear
me.

Miserere, Psalm li,, p, 10.

\_Here folhws in Lent :

Domine^ exaudL Psalm cxmh.

HEAR my prayer, 0 Lord, and consider
my desire : hearken unto me for Thy
truth and righteousness' sake.

2 And enter not into judjfment with Thy
servant -. for ia Thy sig-ht shall no mau living
be justified.

3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul -,
he hath smitten my life down to the g^round;
he hath laid me in the darkness, as the men
that hare been Jong dead.

4 Therefore is my spirit vexed within me :
and my heart within me is desolate.

5 Yet do I remember the time past; I
muse upon all Thy works : yea, I exercise
myself in the works of Thy hands.

6 I stretch forth my hands unto Thee : my
soul gaspeth unto Thee as a thirsty land

7 Hear me, O Lord, and that soon, for my
spirit waxeth faint : hide not Thy face from
me, lest I be lite unto them that go down, into
the pit.

8 O let me hear Thy loving kindness be-
times in the mon-iing, for in Thee is my trust:
shew Thou me the way that I should walk ia,
for I lift up my soul unto Thee.

9 Deliver me, O Lord, irom mine enemies :
for I flee unto Thee to hide me.

10 Teach me to do the thing tha.t pleaseth
Thee, for Thou art my God : let Thy loxing
Spirit lead me forth into the land of righteous-
ness.

11 Quicken me, O Lord, for Thy Name's
sake : and for Thy righteousness' sake bring
my soul out of prison.

12 And of Thy goodness slay mine enemies :
and destroy all them that vex my soul j for I
am Thy servant.

Glery be, etc.]

[Here the reader^ if a Friesf, rises, aKd
^ stands at tJie step of the Sanctuary],

"f. O Lord, arise, help us,

T^, And deliver us for Thy Name's
sake,

"f . Turn us again, O Lord God
of Hosts,

^. Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole,

^. Hear my prayer, O Lord.

I^, And let my crying come unto
Thee,

f . The Lord be with you.

1^. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray,
T IGHTEN our darkness, we be-
seech Thee, O Lord, and by Thy
great mercy defend us frora all pei-ils
and danger.s of this nightv, for the love
of Thy only Son, our Saviotir Jesus
Christ : ¥/ho Sireth, Amen,
^. The Lord be with yoo,
K?, And with thy spirit,
"V^, Bless we the Lord,
^7, Thanks be to God,

Foa THE Peace of the Chueck.

Said dtiilij thrvugheAit the i/^ar, all kneel-
ing, except snChristtneis Et'e, find tivertce
till First Sunde-y after Octave of Epiph-
0My ; from Wednesday l>efor.e Ea^er till
First Sunday after Trinity; on aU Double
Feasts, on All Souls' Day, G.¥td in the
Octaves of Corpus Chrisii, Repose B.
V. Jf., Moly Natm, ^.nd Dedication,

Ad Te levtwi omths meos. Psalm cxxiii.
TTNTO Thee lift I up mine eyes :
O Thou that dwellest ia the hea-
vens,

2 Behold, even as the eyes of
oeri'^aiits look unto the hand of their
masters, and as the eyes of a maiden
unto the hand of her mistress : even
so our eyes wait ujx)n the Lord our
God, until He have mercy upon us,

3 Have mercy upon us, O Loi*d,
have mercy upon us : for we are
utterly despised,

4 Our soul is filled with the scorn-
ful reproof of the wealthy : and with
the despitefulness of the proud, •

Glory be, etc,

Lord, have mercy,

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Our Father ;

Scid silently tJiro'.ighout. The Priest

repeats aloud :

^, And lead us not into temptation.
E?. Bat deliver us from evil.
y. 0 Lord, arise, help us.

PSALTEE.

ly. And deliver us for Thy Name^s
sake.

f. Turn us again, O Lord God of
Hosts.

R/. Shew the light of Thy eoun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

f. Hear my prayer, O Lord.

I^/. And let my crying come unto
Thee.

y. The Lord he with yo«.

B/, And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

A LORD, we beseech Thee, merci-

fully to hear the prayers of Thy

Church, and grant that we, being

delivered from all adversities, may

serve Thee with a quiet mind; and
grant us Thy peace all the days of
our life ; through Jesi\s Christ our
Lordy Who liveth and reigneth with
Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one
God, world without end. Amen.

f. The Lord he with you.
B/. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
E7. Thanks be to God.

J|AY the souls of the faithful,
through the mercy of Gad, rest
in peace. Amen.

This prayer^ May the souls, etc., is said
at Coinpline only.

proper of ^^ea^ons

ENDINGS OF COLLECTS.

Thr^ngli {tlie sanie) Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigueth
with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

'Who^ iLith Thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and i'eigneth, ever one
God, world without end. Amen.

WTio livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God,
worlSl without end. Amen,

Who Iwetk. In the Unit^, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in
the Unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen,

Saetjm use.

The jirst and last Collect in each office is said with full ending ; and so are the
intermediate Collects^ unless tJi^y close with Through, or Through the same,
etc., iti which case the ending is Through, or Through the same Jesufi Christ
our Lord. Amen.

(Roman use.
Tlte last Collect ottl^ ktisfuU eliding. Tlve rest have neither ascription nor Amen.)

In this book the Collects of the English Common Prayer Book are always set
down in the first place, when they differ from those of the more ancient use
(which then, with a few exceptions, follow within brackets), and are reproduced
exactly from the Prayer Book, although, strictly speaking, they should all end
with full doxology when said in the office of the day.

PROPER OF SEASONS.

All is said throughottt as in the Psalter, except when
here otherwise noted.

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

Chapter. Is. ii.
A ND it shall come to pass in the
last days, that the mountain of
the Lord's house shall be established
in the top of the mountains, and shall
be exalted above the hills; and all
nations shall flow unto it.
f^. Thanks be to God.
This ]^., Thanks be to God, is alicaijs
said at all HourSy imtnediately after
the Chapter.

R7. Behold, the days com^, saith
the Lord, that I will raise unto David
a righteous branch, and a King shall
reign and prosper, and shall execute
judgment and justice in the earth :
And this is His Name whereby He
shall be called : The Lord our Right-
eousness- f". In His days Judah
shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell
safely, IV- xind this is His Name
whereby He shall be called : the Loi"d
our Righteousness, y. Gioiy be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^". The Lord our
Righteousness.

Hymn. Conditor alme siderum.

CREATOR of the stars of ni^lit,
Thy people's eyerlasting light,
Jesu, Redeemer, save us all,
And hear Thy serrante -when tliej caJL

Thou, snieTinp: that the ancient curse
Should doom to death an universe.
Hast found the med'cine, full of grace.
To save and heal a ruin'd race.

Thou cam'stT the BTidegroom of the Bride,
As di-ew the world to evening: tide, .
Proceeding: from a virsrin shrine,
The spotless Victim all divine.

At Whose dread Name, majestic now,
All knees must bend, all hearts must bow ;
And thinsrs celestial Thee shall own,
And things terrestrial, Lord alone.

O Thou \Miose coming is with dread.
To judge and doom the quick and dead.
Preserve us, while we dwell below,
From ev'i-y insult of the foe.

To Him Who comes the world to free.

To God the Son, all glory be :

To God the Father, as is" meet,

To God the blessed Paraclete. Amen.

'f. Drop down, ye heavens, from
above. R7. And let the skies pour
down righteousness : let the earth
open, and let them bring forth sal-
vation.

Ant. to Mag. Behold, the Name
of the Lord cometh from far : for His
glory filleth the whole earth.

Collect. [English. 1549.)
A LMIGHTY God, give us grace
that we may cast away the works
of darkness, and put upon us the
armour of light, now in the time of
this mort.il life, in which Thy Son.
Jesns Christ came to visit us in great
humility ; that in the last day, when
He shall come again in His glorious

PEOPEE OF SEASON'S.

Majesty to judge both tbe quick and
dead, we may rise to the hfe immortal,
through Him Who liveth and reign-
eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
now and ever. Amen.
[Or this,
"DAISE up, we pray Thee, 0 Lord,
-^^ Thy power, and come : that from
the dangers which hang over us by
reason of our sins, we may be shielded
by Thy protection, and delivered by
Thy salvation. Who livest.]

On this day no Ileniorial is said except
that of jS. Mary.

Memoeial of S. Maey.
Ant. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the
Lord is with thee : blessed art thou
among women. Alleluia.

"f. There shall come forth a rod
out of the stem of Jesse.

I^. And a branch shall grow out
of his roots.

Let us pray.
Collect.
Q GOD, Who didst will that Thy
Word should take flesh in the
womb of Blessed Mary, ever-virgin;
grant to Thy suppliants, that we,
who believe her to be indeed the
Mother of God, may be helped by
her intercession before Thee ; through
the same.

[At Lauds the Memorial of S. Mart is
said with the same ^., ^f., and Collect,
but with this

Ant. The Angel Gabriel was sent
to Mary : a virgin espoused to
Joseph.

At Second Vespers, with this

Ant. Blessed art thou, Mary, that
hast believed : for there shall be a per-
formance of those things which were
told thee from the Lord. Alleluia.]

These 3femorials are said on all Sundays
and Festivals of nine lessons until Christ-

mas Eve, except on the Feast of the Con-
ception. But when the Ant., Blessed
art thou, is said to Magnificat, the Ant.
of the Memorial is as on Ferias :

Ant. Fear not, Mary; thou hast
found favour with God : behold,
thou shalt conceive and bring forth
a Son. Alleluia.

[If 0 Sapientia is legtin on a Sunday^
the Memorial of S. Mary at the second
Vespers is the same as ut the first
Vespers: Hail, Mary."]

7. The Lord be with you.
1^7. And with thy spirit.
j. Bless we the Lord.
ly. Thanks be to God.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. Come, 0 Lord,
and visit us in peace : that we may
rejoice before Thee with a perfect
heart.
This Ant. is said daily through Advent.

ILautrs,

Dai

until Christmas Eve is said this
f . and ^7.

'f. S«nd, 0 Lord, the Lamb, the
Euler of the land.

^7. From the rock of the wilder-
ness, nnto the mount of the daughter
of Sion.

■f . O God, make speed, etc.
Psalms of Sunday, p. 3.

Ant. 1. In that day the mountains
shall drop down new wine : and the
hills shall flow with milk and honey.
Alleluia.

Ant. 2. Kejoice greatly, O daugh-
ter of Sion : shout, O daughter of
Jerusalem. Alleluia.

Ant. 3. Behold, the Lord shall
come, and all His Saints with Him :
and thei-e shall be in that day a
great light. Alleluia,

Ant. 4. Ho, every one that thirst-

FIEST SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

eth, come ye to the waters : seek ye
the Lord, while He may be found.
Alleluia.

Ant. 5. Behold, a great Prophet
Cometh : and He shall renew Jeru-
salem. Alleluia.

Chapter. Rom. xiir.
"M'OW it is high time to awake out

of sleep : for now is our salvation
nearer than when we believed.

f^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Vox clara ecce intonat,

A THRILLING voice by Jordan rings.
Rebuking guilt and darksome things :
Vain dreams of sin and visions fly ;
Christ in His might shines forth on high.
Now let each torpid soul arise,
That sunk in guilt and wounded lies ;
See ! the new Star's refulgent ray
Shall chase disease and sin away !
The Lamb descends from Heaven above,
To pardon sin with freest love ;
For such indulgent mercy shewn,
With tearful joy our thanks we own :
That when again He shines revealed,
And trembling worlds to terror yield.
He give not sin its just reward.
But in His love protect and guard.
To Him, Wlio comes the world to free,
To God the Son, all glory be ;
To God the Father, as is meet.
To God the blessed Paraclete. Amen.

"f". A voice crying in the wilder-
ness.

E7. Prepare ye the way of the Lord :
make straight a highway for our God.

Ant to Ben. The Holy Ghost shall
come down upon thee, Mary, fear not:
who hast in thy womb the Son of
God. Alleluia.

Collect as at First Vespers, p. 75.

Memorial of S. Mary, p. 76.

(The Antiphons at the little Hours are
never doubled.)

Ant. In that day * the mountains
shall drop down new wine : and the
hills shall flow with milk and honey.
Alleluia.

Ant. to Quicunque. Thee, God the
Father, p. 32.

fierce*

Ant. Rejoice greatly,* 0 daughter
of Sion : shout, 0 daughter of Jeru-
salem. Alleluia.

Chapter. Rom. xiii.
^OW it is high time to awake out
of sleep : for now is our salvation
nearer than when we believed.
Thanks be to God.

The Clerk says ^. Come and
save us, * O Lord God of Hosts.
The Choir repeats the same. The
Clerk says >'. Shew the light of
Thy countenance, and we shall be
whole. Choir. 0 Lord God of Hosts.
Clerk. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.
Choir. Come and save us, 0 Lord
God of Hosts.

The Clerk says ^. The heathen
shall fear Thy Name, 0 Lord.

The Choir answers : I^. And all
the kings of the earth Thy majesty.

This order is to be observed in all ^V^. at
the little Hours throughout the year, out
of Lent, except on Septuagesima, Sexa-
gesima, and Qiiinqiiagesima Sundays.

Then the Reader says the Collect of tlie
day, preceded by

"f . The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

Collect as at Lauds.
This Collect is said at every Hour through
this day, and during the week, when
the Office is of the season. And this
rule is to be observed throughout the
year, whether the Office be of the season,
or of any Saint : the Collect said at
Lauds is repeated at Tierce, Sexts,
Nones, and Second Vespers, except on
certain days, as Jiereafter noted.

Ant. Behold, the Lord shall
come,* and all His Saints with Him :

PEOPEK OF SEASONS,

and there shall be in that day a great
light. Alleluia.

Chapteb. Eom. xiii.
'PHE night is far spent, the day is
at hand ,: let us therefore cast off
the works of darkness, and let us put
on the aiTaour of light.

B^. O Lord, shew : Th j mercy upon
•Qs. y. And grant us Thy salvation.
I^. Thy mercy upon us. y. Glory
he to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, ^r, O Lord,
shew Thy mercy upon us.

y. Remember me, O Lord, accord-
ing to the favour that Thou beai'est
unto Thy people.

I^. O visit me with Thy salvation.

Ani. Behold, a great Prophet
Cometh : and He shall renew Jeru-
salem. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Eom. xiii.
T ET us walk honestly as in the day ;
not in rioting and drunkenness,
not in chambering and wantonness,
not in strife and envying. But put
ye on the Lord Jesus Christ,

I^. The Lord shall arise upon thee :
0 Jerusalem, f. And His glory
shall be seen upon thee. I^. O Jeru-
salem, y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. R7. The Lord shall arise upon
thee, O Jerusalem.

y. Turn us again, O Lord God of
Hosts.

I^. Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

Sfcontt l^csper^.

Chapter. Rom. xiii.
"VTOW it is high time to awake out
of sleep : for now is our salvation
nearer than when we believed,
IV. Thanks be to God.

One Clerk begins this W. Thou
shalt anse, O Lord,* The Choir con-
tinues : R'. And have mercy upon
Sion. TJie Clerk: J. For it is
time that Thou have mercy upon her,
yea, the time is come. I^. And have
mercy upon Sion. y. Glory be, etc.
RJ. Thou shalt arise, O Lord, and have
mercy upon Sion.
This ly. is^ said daihj iUl 0 Sapientia.

The I^. ai Vespers is ahca7j3 said in

the above order^ though at times tivo

Clerks begin together.

Hymn. Conditor alme siderum,
y. and I^., p. 75.

Ant. to Mag. Fear not, Mary ;
thou hast found favour with God :
behold, thou shalt conceive, and bring
forth a Son. Alleluia.
Collect.

Memoeial of S. Maey, p. 76.

MONDAY.

y. Send, 0 Lord, the Lamb, the
Ruler of the land. ^. Prom the rock
of tlie wilderness, unto the mount of
the daughter of Sion.

Chaptek. Jer. sxiii,
]gEHOLD, the days come, saith the
Lord, that I will raise unto David
a righteous branch, and a King shall
reign and prosper, and shall execute
judgment and justice in the earth.

Hymn. Vox clara eece inionatf
y. and I^^ p. 77.

Ani. to Ben. The Angel of the
Lord brought tidings unto Mary :
and she conceived of the Holy Ghost-
Alleluia.

Memoeial of S. Maey.
Ant, The Holy Ghost shall come
down upon thee, Mary, fear not :

riEST SUNDAY IN AUVENr.

who hast in thy womb the Son of
God. Allehiia.

f". K7. and Collect, as at Vespers, p, 80.

Memobial of All Saints.

Ant. As at Vespers, p. 80.

These Metnorials of S. Manj and of All
Saints are said at Lauds and Vesper's
on all Ferias until Christinas Eve, ex-
cept tlmt the Memorial of All Saints is
not said on 0 Sapientia.

Anf. to Psalms. Come and deliver
us : * 0 our God. Deus in nomine. Ps.
Liv. BeatiandJ^etribue. Ps. cxix.

Ant. to Quicunque. Glory to Thee,

At Tierce, Se.vts and Xones throughout

Advent, Ant. and Chap, as in the

Fsalter. (An optional use is however

given below :

Ant. O Lord, raise up Thy power ;
* and come and save us.

Chaptee. Heb. x.
"POR yet a little while, and He that
shall come will come, and will not
tarry.)

^. Come and save us : 0 Lord God
of Hosts. S- Shew the light of Thy
countenance, and we shall be whole.
I^. 0 Lord God of Hosts. J. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. R7. Come and
save us, O Lord God of Hosts.

y. The heathen shall fear Thy
Name, 0 Lord.

R7. And all the kings of the earth
Thy Majesty.

{Ant. Wlien Thou comest : * de-
liver us, 0 Lord.

Chaptee. Is. xiii., xit.
XTER time is near to come, and her
days shall not be prolonged. For

the Lord will have mercy on Jacob,
and will yet choose Israel.)

I^. 0 Lord, shew r Thy mercy upon
us. y. And grant us Thy salvation,
I^~. Thy mercy upon us, y. Gloiy
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I^". O Lord,
shew Thy mercy upon us.

f'. Remember me, O Lord, accord-
ing to the favour that Thou bearest
unto Thy people.

IV'. 0 visit me with Thy salvation.

[Ant. Come, 0 Lord, * and tarry
not : do away the offences of Thy
people Israel.

Chaptee. Micah iy.
rjOME, and let us go up to the
mountain of the Lord, and to the
house of the God of Jacob ; and He
will teach us of His ways, and we
will walk in His paths : for the law
shall go forth of Sion, and the word
of the Lord from Jerusalem.)

R?. The Lord shall arise upon thee :
O Jerusalem, y. And His glory
shall be seen upon thee. Rr. O Jeru-
salem, y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. R7. The Lord shall arise upon
thee, 0 Jerusalem.

y. Tm-n us again, O Lord God of
Hosts,

1^7. Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

Chaptee. Jer. xxiii.
TN His days Judah shall be saved,

and Israel shall dwell safely : and
this is His Name whereby He shall
be called. The Lord our Righteousness.

One Clerk: R'. Thou shalt arise, O
Lord,* Choir. And have mercy upon
Sion. y. For it is time that Thou

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT,

have mercy upon her, yea, the time
is come. I^. And have mercy upon
Sion. f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. Thou shalt arise, O
Lord, and have mercy upon Sion.
ThisW. is changed at 0 Sapientia, p. 84,
Hymn. Conditor alme siderum,
f. and ^7., p. 75.
Ant. to Mag. 0 Jerusalem, look
about thee toward the east : and be-
hold. Alleluia.

dFerial ifHentQiials.

Memoeial of S. Mary.

Ant. Fear not, Mary; thou hast
found favour with God : behold,
thou shalt conceive and bring forth
a Son. Alleluia.

'f. And there shall come forth a
rod out of the stem of Jesse.

I^. And a branch shall grow out
of his roots.

Collect.
A GOD, Who didst will that Thy
Word should take flesh in the
womb of Blessed Mary ever- virgin ;
grant to Thy suppliants, that we,
who believe her to be indeed the
Mother of God, may be helped by her
intercession before Thee; through the
same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord:
Who liveth.

Memorial of All Saints.
Ant. Behold, the Lord shall come,
and all His Saints with Him : and
there shall be in that day a great
light. Alleluia.

^. Behold, the Lord shall appear
on a white cloud.

^7. And with Him ten thousands
of His Saints.

Collect.
yiSIT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
and cleanse our consciences, that

Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, when
He cometh with all His Saints, may
find in us a mansion prepared for
Himself; Who liveth.

T?ie offi<;e is thus said on Ferias through
Advent, except the Ants, to Bcnedictus
and Magnificat, which cliange as below.

• TUESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Lift up thine eyes, 0
Jerusalem, and behold the power of
the King : Lo, the Saviour comes
to loose thee from thy chain.

Ant. to Mag. Seek ye the Lord
while He may be found : call ye upon
Him while He is near. Alleluia.

WEDNESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. The law shall go
forth of Sion : and the word of the
Lord from Jerusalem.

Ant. to Mag. One cometh after me
mightier than I : the latchetof Whose
shoes I am not worthy to unloose.

THUKSDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Blessed art thou
among women : and blessed is the
fruit of thy womb.

Ant. to Mag. I will wait for the
God of my salvation : and I will look
for Him, which He is near. Alleluia.

FRIDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Behold, God and
Man shall come forth from the house
of David : to sit on the throne.
Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. Out of Egypt have
I called My Son : He shall come
to save His people.

SATURDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Fear not, 0 Sion :
behold, thy God cometh. Alleluia.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

Chapter, Is. iv.

TN that day shall the branch of the
Loi-d be beautiful and glorious,
and the fruit of the earth shall be
excellent and comely, for them that
are escaped of Israel.

^7. The Lord will teach us of His
ways, and we will walk in His paths :
For the law shall go forth of Sion,
and the word of the Lord from Jeru-
salem, 'f. Come ye, and let us go up
to the mountain of the Lord, to
the house of the God of Jacob, I^.
For the law shall go forth of Sion,
and the word of the Lord from
Jerusalem, 'f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. And the word of the Lord
from Jerusalem.

Hymn. Conditor alme siderum,
'f. and ^7., p. 75.

Ant. to Mag. The Saviour of the
world shall arise as the sun : and
come down into the Virgin's womb, as
the showers upon the grass. Alleluia.

Collect. {English. I5i9.)
■jDLESSED Lord, Who hast caused
all holy Scriptures to be written
for our learning ; grant that we may
in such wise hear them, read, mark,
learn, and inwardly digest them, that
by patience and comfort of Thy holy
word, we may embrace and ever hold
fast the blessed hope of everlasting
life, which Thou hast given us in our
Saviour Jesus Christ : Who, Amen,

[Or this,

QUICKEN our hearts, 0 Lord, to
make ready the way of Thine only-
begotten Son ; that through His Advent
we may attain to serve Thee with pure
hearts : through the same Jesus Christ
our Lord : Who.]

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1, Behold, the Lord shall
come in the clouds of heaven : with
great power. Alleluia.

Ant. 2. The city of our strength,
our Sion, is the Saviour, He shall be
for walls and bulwarks : open ye the
gates, for God is with us. Alleluia.

Ant. 3. Behold, the Lord will ap-
pear, and will not lie : though He
tarry, wait for Him, because He will
surely come, He will not tarry. Al-
leluia.

Ant. 4, The mountains and the
hills shall break forth before God
into singing : and all the trees of the
field shall clap their hands, for the
Lord the Ruler shall come unto
His everlasting kingdom. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Ant. 5, Behold, our Lord shall
come with power : to enlighten the
eyes of His servants. Alleluia.

Chapter. Rom, xv.
WHATSOEVER things were
written aforetime were written
for our learning, that we through
patience and comfort of the scrip-
tures might have hope.
^7, Thanks be to God.
Hymn. Vox clara ecce intonat,

f. and I^., p. 77.
Ant. to Ben. Upon the throne of
David, and upon his kingdom : shall
He sit for ever. Alleluia.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Psalms. Behold, the
Lord shall come in the clouds of
heaven : with great power. Alleluia.

Cieice*

Ant. The city of our strength, our
Sion, is the Saviour, He shall be for
6

PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

N«l

walls and bulwarks : open ye the
gates, for God is with us. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Rom. xv.
WHATSOEVER things were
wntten aforetime were written
for our learning, that we through
patience and comfort of the scriptures
might have hope,

Bf. Come and save us. p. 77.

Ant. Behold the Lord will appear,
and will not lie : though He tarry,
wait for Him, because He will surely
come. He will not tarry. Alleluia.
Chaptee. Rom. xv.
the God of patience and con-
solation gi'ant you to be like-
minded one toward another according
to Christ Jesus : that ye may with
one mind and one mouth glorify God,
even the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ.

I^. 0 Lord, shew Thy mercy, p. 78.

Ant. Behold, our Lord shall come
with power : to enlighten the eyes of
His servants. Alleluia,

Chaptee. Rom, xv.
'^OW the God of hope fill you with
"^ all joy and peace in believing,
that ye may abound in hope, through
the power of the Holy Ghost.

1^. The Lord shall arise, p. 78.

SecontJ Uespers.

Chaptee. Rom. xv.
WHATSOEVER things were
written aforetime were written
lor our learning, that we through
patience and comfort of the scriptures
might have hope.

1^. Thou sbalt arise, p. 78.
Hymn. Conditor alme siderum,
f. and Bf., p. 75.

Ant. to Mag. Blessed art thou,
Mary, who believed : there shall
be a performance of those things
which were told thee from the Lord.
Alleluia.

MONDAY.

Ant. to Sen. From heaven shall
come the Lord the Ruler : and in
His hand are honour and power.

Ant. to Mag. Behold, the Ruler
of the earth shall come : and He
shall take away the yoke of our

captivity.

TUESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. The Lord shall arise
upon thee, 0 Jerusalem ; and His
glory shall be seen upon thee.

Ant. to Mag. The voice of one
ciying in the wilderness ; Prepare ye
the way of the Lord : make straight
a highway for our God.

WEDNESDAY.

Ant. to Ben, Behold, I send My
Messenger : which shall prepare Thy
way before Thee.

Ant. to Mag. O Sion, thou shalt
be renewed : and shalt see thy Holy
One, Which is to come unto thee.

THURSDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Thou ai't He that
should come. 0 Lord : for Whom we
look to save Thy people.

Ant. to Mag. He that cometh after
me is preferred before me : the latchet
of Whose shoes I am not worthy

to unloose.

FRIDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Say to them that
are of a fearful heart, be strong :
behold, the Lord your God will come.

Ant. to Mag. Sing unto the Lord
a new song : and His praise from the
end of the earth.

THIED SUNDAY IN ADYENT.

SATURDAY.
Ant. to Ben. The Lord shall set np
an ensig'n for the nations : and shall
assemble the outcasts of Israel.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

Chaptee. Gen. xlix.
fyHE sceptre shall not depart from
Judah, nor a lawgiver from be-
tween his feet, until Shiloh come;
and unto Him shall the gathering of
the people be.

I^. He that shall come, will come,
and will not tarry. Now shall there
be no more fear in our borders :
For He is our Saviour. Y. He will
subdue our iniquities : and cast our
sins into the depths of the sea. I^.
For He is our Saviour, "f . Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. ^7. For He is our
Saviour.

Htmn. Conditor alme siderum,
f. and I^., p. 75.

Ant. to Mag. {if not 0 Sapientia.)
Before Me there was no God formed,
neither shall there be after Me : for to
Me every knee shall bow, and Me
every tongue confess.

Collect. [English. i66i.)
r\ LORD Jesu Christ, Who at Thy
first coming didst send Thy mes-
senger to prepare Thy way before
Thee; grant that the ministers and
stewards of Thy mysteries may like-
wise so prepare and make ready Thy
way, by turning the hearts of the
disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that, at Thy second coming to judge
the world, we maybe found an accept-
able people in Thy sight. Who livest
and reignest with the Father and the
Holy Spirit, ever one God, world
without end. Amen.

{Or this,

"DOTV down Thine ear to owt prayers,
-^ 0 Lord, we beseech Thee; and
lighten the darkness of our souls by the
grace of Thy visitation ; "Who livest.]

Ant. 1. The Lord will surely
come. He will not tarry : and will
bring to light the hidden things of
darkness, and reveal Himself to all
people. Alleluia.

Ant. 2. Rejoice, 0 Jerusalem, with
great joy : for the Saviour shall come
to thee. Alleluia.

Ant. 3. I will place salvation in
Sion : for Israel My glory. Alleluia.

Ant. 4. Every mountain and hill
shall be made low, and the crooked
shall be made straight : and the rough
places plain. Come, 0 Lord, and
tarry not. Alleluia.

Ant. 5. Let us live soberly, right-
eously, and godly : looking for that
blessed hope, and the coming of the
Lord.

Chaptee. 1 Cor. iv.
T ET a man so account of us, as of
the ministers of Christ, and
stewards of the mysteries of God.
Moreover, it is required in stewards,
that a man be found faithful.

fy. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Voxclaraecceintonat,
f . and ly., p. 77.

Ant. to Ben. When John had
heard in the prison the works of
Christ, he sent two of his disciples :
and said unto Him, Art Thou He
that should come, or do we look for
another ?

Colleet as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Psalms. The Lord will
surely come. He will not tarry : and

PROPER OF SEASONS.

will bring to light the hidden things
of darkness, and reveal Himself to all
people. Alleluia.

Ant. Rejoice, 0 Jerusalem, with
great joy : for the Saviour shall come
to thee. Alleluia.

Chapter. 1 Cor. iv.
T ET a man so account of us, as of
the ministers of Christ, and
stewards of the mysteries of God.
Moreover, it is required in stewards,
that a man be found faithful.

I^. Come and save us. p. 77.

Ant. I will place salvation in
Sion : for Israel My glory. Alleluia.

Chapter. 1 Cor. iv.
"ptJT with me it is a very small
thing that I should be judged of
you, or of man's judgment : yea, I
judge not mine own self.

^7. 0 Lord, shew Thy mercy, p. 78.

Ant. Let us live soberly, right-
eously, and godly : looking for that
blessed hope, and the coming of the
Lord.

Chapter. 1 Cor. iv.
T^HEREFORE judge nothing before
the time, until the Lord come,
who both will bring to light the
hidden things of darkness, and will
make manifest the counsels of the
hearts : and then shall every man
have praise of God.

i^. The Lord shall arise, p. 78.

Chapter as at Tierce.

^. Thou shalt arise, p. 78.

Unlesa on, or ajter 0 Sapientia, in ivJdch
case is said,

I^. Make haste, 0 Lord, tarry not :
* and deliver Thy people, f. Come,
0 Lord, tarry not, do away the
offences of Thy people Israel. ly.
And deliver Thy people. J. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I^. Make
haste, 0 Lord, tarry not : and de-
liver Thy people.

Hymn. Conditor alme siderum,
f. and ^7., p. 75.

Ant. to Mag. (if not one of the
Great Ant^-) Go and shew John
again those things which ye do hear
and see : the blind receive their sight,
and the lame walk, the lepers are
cleansed, and the deaf hear.
The I^. of the Third Sunday in Advent,
Make haste, 0 Lord, is said daily be-
fore the Great Ants., except at the first
Vespers of theFourth Sunday in Advent.
On., hut not after 0 Sapientia, the Me-
morial of All Saints is omitted: thence-
forth no petitions are said at Vespers ;
hut at Compline and the other Hours
they are said as usual.

THE GREAT ANTIPHONS,

Each of which is said at Vespers on its

own day.

December 16. 0 Sapientia.

0 Wisdom, Which camest forth out

of the mouth of the Most High, and

reachest from one end to the other,

mightily and sweetly ordering all

things : Come and teach us the way

of prudence.

December 17. 0 Adonai.
0 Lord and Ruler of the house of
Israel, Who appearedst unto Moses
in a llame of fire in the bush, and
gavest unto him the law in Sinai :
Come and redeem us with an out-
stretched arm.

December 18. 0 Radix Jesse.
0 Root of Jesse, Who standest for
an ensign of the people, at Whom

THTED SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

kings shall shut their mouths, unto
Whom the Gentiles shall pray : Come
and deliver us, and tarry not.

December 19. 0 Clavis David.
0 Key of David, the Sceptre of
the house of Israel, Thou that open-
est,and qo man shutteth, and shuttest,
and no man openeth : Come, and loose
the prisoner from the prison-house,
and him that sitteth in darkness
from the shadow of death.

December 20. 0 Oriens.
0 Oeient, Brightness of the eter-
nal light, and Sun of righteousness :
Come and lighten them that sit in
darkness, and in the shadow of death.

December 21. 0 Hex Gentium.
0 King of the Gentiles, and their
desire, the Corner-stone, Who madest
both one : Came and save man, whom
Thou hast made out of the dust of
the earth.

December 22. 0 Emmanuel.
0 Emmanuel, our King and Law-
giver, the Desire of all nations, and
their Saviour : Come and save us, 0
Lord our God.

December 23. 0 Virgo Yirginum.

0 ViEGiN of virgins, how shall
this be ? For neither before thee
was any like thee, nor shall there be
after : Daughters of Jerusalem, why
marvel ye at me ? The thing which
ye behold is a divine mystery.

MONDAY.

On the remaining Ferias in Advent, each
Fsalm at Lauds has a proper Ant.

Psalms of the Feria.
Ant. 1. Behold, the Lord shall
come, the Prince of the kings of the

earth : blessed are they that are ready
to go out to meet Him.

Ant. 2. When the Son of man
Cometh : shall He find faith on the
earth ?

Ant. 3. Behold, the fulness of the
time is come : wherein God hath sent
forth His Son into the world.

Ant. 4. With joy shall ye draw
water : out of the wells of salvation.

Ant. 5. The Lord shall come forth
from His holy place : He shall come
to save His people.

Ant. to Ben. There shall come
forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse :
and all the earth shall be filled with
the glory of the Lord ; and all flesh
shall see the salvation of God.

Ant. to Mag. [if not a Gh^eatAnt.)
Awake, awake : stand up, 0 Jeru-
salem ; loose thyself from the bands
of thy neck, 0 captive daughter of
Sion. ^

TUESDAY.

HatltJS.

Ant. 1. Behold, our Lord shall
come with power : and Himself shall
break the yoke of our captivity.

Ant. 2. Send, 0 Lord, the Lamb,
the Ruler of the land : from the rock
of the wilderness unto the mount of
the daughter of Sion.

Ant. 3. That Thy way, 0 Lord,
may be known upon earth : Thy
saving health among all nations.

Ant. 4. Reward them, 0 Lord,
that wait for Thee : and let Thy
prophets be found faithful.

Ant. 5. The law was given by
Moses : but grace and truth came by
Jesus Christ.

Ant. to Ben. And thou, Bethlehem,
in the land of Judah, art not the least

PEOPER OF SEASOXS.

among the princes of Judah : for out
of thee shall come a Governour, that
shall rule My people Israel.

Ant. to 3fag. [if not a Great Ant.)
Let the mountains break forth with
joy, and the hills with righteousness :
for the Lord, the Light of the world,
Cometh with power.

EMBER WEDNESDAY.

Ant. 1. Drop down, ye heavens,
from above, and let the skies pour
down righteousness : let the earth
open, and let them bring forth salva-
tion,

A7it. 2. The prophets did foretell :
that the Saviour should be born of the
Virgin Mary.

Ant. 3. The spirit of the Lord is
upon Me : He hath anointed Me to
preach the gospel to the poor.

Ant. 4. Behold, the Lord shall
come : that He may sit among princes,
and inherit the throne of His glor3^

Ant. 5. Tell it out among the na-
tions and say ye : Behold, God our
Saviour shall come.

Ant. to Ben. The Angel Gabriel
was sent to Mary : a virgin espoused
to Joseph.

The petitions are not said at Lauds on the
three Ember Daijs, but arc said at all
the other Hours (except Vespers, if
after 0 Sapientia).

[Collect.

p RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ God, that the coming solemnity
of our redemption may bestow on us
all things needful to this life, and the
rewards of eternal blessedness ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord : Who.

This Collect is said at Lauds only. At
all the other Hours is said tJie Collect
of Sunday.']

17espers,

Ant. to Mag. {if not a Great Ant.)
How shall this be, 0 Angel of God,
seeing I know not a man.'^ : Hearken,
Mary, Virgin of Christ, the Holy
Ghost shall come upon thee, and the
power of the Highest shall overshadow
thee.

THURSDAY.

Ant. 1. Out of Sion shall come
forth the Lord Almighty : to save His
people.

Ajit. 2. Turn Thee again, 0 Lord,
a little : and delay not to come
unto Thy servants.

Ant. 3. Out of Sion shall the
Lord come to reign : great is His
Name, Emmanuel.

Ant. 4 Behold, this is our God ;
and I will prepare Him an habitation :
my father's God, and I will exalt
Him.

Ant. 5. The Lord our Lawgiver ;
the Lord our King : Himself will
come and save us.

Ant. to Ben. The Lord our God
is at hand : watch ye therefore in
your hearts.

Ant. to Mag. {if not a Great Ant.)
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem : and be
glad with her, all ye that love her
for ever.

EMBER FRIDAY.

ilautfis.

Ant. 1. Stand ye still : and see the
salvation of the Lord with yow.

Ant. 2. Unto Thee, 0 Lord, have I
lift up my soul : come and deliver me,
0 Lord, for unto Thee have I fled.

FOUETH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

, Ani. 3. Come, 0 Lord, and tarry
; not : do away the ofFences of Thy
people Israel.

Ant. 4. God shall come from Li-
banus : His brightness shall be as the
light.

Ant. 5. Therefore will I' look unto
the Lord : I will wait for the God of
[ my salvation.

, Ant. to Ben. As soon as the voice
i of thy salutation sounded in mine
ears : the babe leaped in my womb for
joy. Alleluia.

[Collect.
T)AISE up, we pray Thee, 0 Lord,
-*-*' Thy power, and come : that they
who trust in Thy loving-kindness may
speedily be delivered from all adversity :
Who livest.

This Collect is said at Lauds only. At
all the other Hours is said tlie Collect
of Sunday.']

Ant. to Magnificat. A Great Ant., ac-
cording to the day of Hie month, and so
on till Christmas.

EMBEE SATURDAY.

Ant. 1. The Lord shall come with
great power : and all flesh shall see
Him, and He shall save us.

Ant. 2. Consider how great this
Man is : Who entereth in to save
His people.

Ant. 3- Thy Angel shall come
again, 0 Lord : and shall teach us
Thy ways.

Ant. 4. The word of the Lord
shall be looked for as rain : and our
God shall come down upon us as the
dew.

Ant. 5. Prepare to meet thy God,
0 Israel : for He cometh.

Ant. to Ben. Every valley shall

be exalted, and every mountain and
hill shall be made low : and all flesh
shall see th^ salvation of God.

[Collect.
GOD, who seest that we grieve
by reason of our sinfulness, mer-
ciful]^ grant that by Thy visitation
we may be consoled : Who livest.

This Collect is said at Lauds onlij. At
all the other Hours is said Uie Collect
of Sunday.]

FOUETH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

If Christmas Eve fall on this day, the Office
is of Sunday till Lauds, and thence-
forth of the Vigil, with manorial of
Sunday at Lauds.

Chaptek. Is. XXVIII. Rom. ix,
"DEHOLD I lay in Sion for a found-
ation a Stone, a tried Stone, a
precious Corner-stone, a sure found-
tion : and whosoever believeth on
Him shall not be ashamed.

1^7. The sceptre shall not depart
from Judah, nor a lawgiver from
between his feet : until Shiloh come*
and unto Him shall the gathering of
the people be. 'f. His eyes shall be
fairer than wine, and His teeth whiter
than milk. f^. And unto Him shall
the gathering of the people be. 'f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. T^. And
unto Him shall the gathering of the
people be.

Hymn. Conditor alme siderum,
f . and ^. p. 75.
Great Antiphon.

Collect.

(Altered from Gelasian. 5th cent.)

r\ LORD, raise up, we pray Thee,

Thy power, and come among us,

and with great might succour us ;

PEOPEE OP SEASONS.

that whereas, through our sins and
wickedness, we are sore let and
hindered in running the race that is
set before us. Thy bountiful grace
and mercy may speedily help and
deliver us ; through the satisfaction
of Thy Son our Lord, to Whom with
Thee and the Holy Ghost be honour
and glory, world without end. Amen.

[Or this^
T> AISE up, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
-■-^ Thy power, and come, and with
great might succour us ; that whereas,
through our sins and wickedness we
are sore let and hindered, Thy mercy
may speedily deliver us ; "Who livest.]

Ant. 1. Blow ye the trumpet in
Sion : for the day of the Lord is nigh
at hand, behold, He cometh to save
us. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ant. 2. Behold, the Desire of all
nations shall come : and the house of
the Lord shall be filled with glory.
Alleluia.

Ant. 3. The crooked shall be made
straight, and the rough places plain :
come, 0 Lord, and tarry not. Alle-
luia.

Ant. 4. The Lord cometh ; go ye
out to meet Him, saying, Great is
His dominion, and of His kingdom
there shall be no end : the mighty
God, the everlasting Father, the
Prince of peace. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ant. 5. Thine Almighty Word, 0
Lord, leapeth down from Heaven :
out of Thy royal throne. Alleluia.

Chapter. Phil. iv.
"DEJOICE in the Lord al way, and
again I say, Kejoice. Let your
moderation be known unto all men.
The Lord is at hand.

Hymn. Vox clara ecce intonat,

f . and I^. p. 77.
Ant. to Ben. I am the voice of

one crying in the wilderness : Make
straight the way of the Lord, as said
the prophet Esaias.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. Blow ye the trumpet in Sion,
for the day of the Lord is nigh at
hand : behold. He cometh to save us.
Alleluia.

Cierce,

Ant. Behold, the Desire of all
nations shall come : and the house of
the Lord shall be filled with glory.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Chapter as at Lands.

I^'. Come and save us. p. 77.

Ant. The crooked shall be made
straight, and the rough places plain :
Come, 0 Lord, and tarry not. Alle-
luia.

Chaptee. Phil. IV.
"DE careful for nothing : but in
everything by prayer and sup-
plication with thanksgiving, let your
requests be made known unto God.

i^. 0 Lord, shew Thy mercy, p. 78.

Ant. Thine Almighty Word, 0
Lord, leapeth down from Heaven :
out of Thy rojal throne. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Phil. iv.
A ND the peace of God, which
passeth all understanding, shall
keep your hearts and minds.
I^. The Lord shall arise, p. 78.

Chapter as at Lands.

I^. Make haste, 0 Lord. p. 84.

Hymn. Conditor alme siderum,

^. and IV- p. 75.

Great Antiphon,

CHEISTMAS EVE.

MONDAY.

If not Christmas Eve,

, Ants, to Psalms as on Third Monday
in Adveftt, p. 85.
Ant. to Ben, The Lord saith,
Repent ye : for the kingdom of
heaven is at hand. Alleluia.

TUESDAY.

If not Christmas Uve,

Hatitigi,

Ants, to Psalms as on Third Tuesday
in Advent, p. 85.

Ant. to Ben. Awake, awake, put
on strength : 0 arm of the Lord.

WEDNESDAY.

If not Christmas Uve,

iLanDs.

Ants, to Psalms as on Third Wednesday
in Advent, p. 86.
Ant. to Ben. Let them give glory
unto the Lord, and declare His praise
in the islands : for behold. He shall
come, and shall not tarry.

THURSDAY.

If not Christmas Eve,

ilautiis.

Ants, to Psalms as on Third Thursday
in Advent, p. 86.

Ant. to Ben. Comfort ye, comfort
ye My people : saith the Lord our
God.

FRIDAY.

If not Christmas Eve,

HautJS,

Ants, to Psalms as on Third Friday
in Advent, p. 86.

Ant. to Ben. The day of the Lord
shall come as a thief in the night : be
ye therefore also ready, for at such an
hour as ye think not, the Son of
man cometh.

CHRISTMAS EVE.

Hautiis,

■f . To-morrow shall the wickedness
of the earth be done away.

R7. And the Saviour of the world
shall be King over us.

Psalms of the Feria, or of Sunday, if
the Eve fall on a Sunday.

Ant. 1. 0 Judah and Jerusalem,
fear not, to-morrow go ye forth :
and the Lord will be with you.

Ant. 2. Ye shall know this day
that the Lord will come : and in the
morning shall ye see His glory.

Ant. 3. To-mon-ow shall the
wickedness of the earth be done
away : and the Saviour of the world
shall be King over us.

Ant. 4. The word of the Lord
shall be looked for as rain : and our
God shall come down upon us as the
dew.

Ant. 5. To-morrow ye shall have
help : saith the Lord God of Hosts.

Chaptee. Is. lxii.

"POR Sion's sake will I not hold my
peace, and for Jerusalem's sake
I will not rest, until the righteous-
ness thereof go forth as brightness,
and the salvation thereof as a lamp
that burneth.

Hymn. Yox clara ecce intonate
p. 77.

f. Ye shall know this day that
the Lord will come.

R7. And in the morning shall ye
see His glory.

Ant. to Ben. When Mary the

PROPEE OP SEASONS.

Mother of Jesus was espoused unto
Joseph, before they came together
she was found with child : for That
which was conceived in her was of
the Holy Ghost. Alleluia.

[Collect.
GOD, Who makest us glad with
the yearly expectation of our re-
demption : grant that we, who with
joy receive Thine onl3^-begotten Son
as our Eedeemer, raa}^ without fear,
behold Him when He shall come to
be our Judge, even Thy Son our
Lord Jesus Christ ; Who liveth.

^. The Lord be with you.
B^. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
I^. Thanks be to God.

This Collect is said at every Hour of
Christinas Eve.'] No Memorial is said
on this day but that of All Saints (ex-
cept it he Sunday, when the Memorial
of Sunday is said before that of All
Saints) .

From lienceforth till after the Octave of
Epiphany, the Ferial petitions are not
said. Ps. cxxiii., Ad Te levavi,
tvith the prayers folloiving, at Prime
and Compline is omitted till the Sunday
after the Octave of Epiphany.

Ant. 0 Judah and Jerusalem,
fear not, nor be dismayed; to-morrow
go ye forth : for the Lord will be
with you.

^7. Jesu Christ, Son of the living
God : have mercy upon us. Alleluia,
Alleluia, f". Thou that sittest at the
right hand of the Father. Alleluia.
ly. Have mercy upon us. Alleluia.
Alleluia. J. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Oliost. ^7. Jesu Christ, Son of the
living God, have mercy upon us.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ant. Ye shall know this day that
the Lord will come : and in the
morning shall ye see His glory.

Chapter. Is. lxii.

Tj^OR Sion's sake will I not hold
my peace, and for Jerusalem's
sake I will not rest, until the right-
eousness thereof go forth as bright-
ness, and the salvation thereof as
a lamp that burneth.

1^. Stand ye still : Alleluia. Al-
leluia. >^. And see the salvation of
the Lord with you. R". Alleluia.
Alleluia, f". Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. RT. Stand ye still. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

y. To-morrow ye shall have help.
ly. Saith the Lord God of Hosts.

Ant. To-morrow shall the wicked-
ness of the earth be done away : and
the Saviour of the world shall be
King over us.

Chapter. Is. lxii.

'pHE Gentiles shall see thy right-

ousness, and all kings thy glory :
and thou shalt be called by a new
name, which the mouth of the Lord
shall name.

I^. To-morrow ye shall have help :
Alleluia, Alleluia. f. Saith the
Lord God of Hosts. I^. Alleluia.
Alleluia. >^. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. IV. To-morrow ye shall have
help. Alleluia. Alleluia.

f". Ye shall know this day that
the Lord will come.

f^. And in the morning shall ye
see His glory.

CHRISTMAS DAY.

Ant, To-morrow ye shall have
help : saith the Lord God of Hosts.

Chaptee. Is. lxii.
T^HOU shalt no more be termed for-
saken : neither shall thy land any
more be termed desolate: but thou
shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy
land Beulah : for the Lord delighteth
in thee, and thy land shall be married.

^7. Ye shall know this day that
the Lord will come : Alleluia. Al-
leluia, f. And in the morning
shall ye see His glory, ^r. Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. Ye shall know this day
that the Lord will come. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

f. Stand ye still.

I^. And see the salvation of the
Lord with you.

CHEISTMAS DAY.

dFirist Fe.spers,

Ant. 1. The King of peace * is ex-
alted : Whom the whole earth seeketh.

Laudate, pueri. Psalm cxiii.

pRAISE the Lord, ye servants : 0

praise the Name of the Lord.

2 Blessed be the Name of the
Lord : from this time forth for ever-
more.

3 The Lord's Name is praised :
from the rising up of the sun unto
the going down of the same.

4 The Lord is high above all
heathen : and His glory above the
heavens.

5 Who is like unto the Lord our
God, that hath His dwelling so high :
and yet humbleth Himself to behold
the things that are in heaven and
earth ?

6 He taketh up the simple ou^
the dust : and lifteth the poor out
of the mire ;

7 That He may set him with the
princes : even with the princes of His
people.

8 He raaketh the barren woman
to keep house : and to be a joyful
mother of children.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 2. The King of peace * is ex-
alted : higher than all the kings of
the earth.

Laudate Bominiim. Psalm cxyii.

Q PRAISE the Lord, all ye heathen :
praise Him, all ye nations.

2 For His merciful kindness is
ever more and more towards us : and
the truth of the Lord endureth for
ever. Praise the Lord.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 3. Know ye*that the kingdom
of God is nigh at hand : Yerily I say
unto you, it shall not tarry.

latcda anima mea. Psalm cxlvi.
pEAISE the Lord, 0 my soul;
while I live will I praise the
Lord : yea, as long as I have any
being, I will sing praises unto my
God.

2 0 put not your trust in princes,
nor in any child of man : for there is
no help in them.

3 For when the breath of man
goeth forth he shall turn again to his
earth : and then all his thoughts
perish.

4 Blessed is he that hath the God
of Jacob for his help : and whose
hope is in the Lord his God ;

5 Who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that therein is : Who
keepeth His promise for ever ;

6 Who helpeth them to right that
suffer wrong : Who feedeth the
hungry.

PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

7 The Lord looseth men out of
prison : the Lord giveth sight to the
blind.

8 The Lord helpeth them that
are fallen : the Lord careth for the
righteous.

9 The Lord careth for the stran-
gers; He defendeth the fatherless
and widow : as for the way of the
ungodly, He turneth it upside down.

10 the Lord thy God, 0 Sion,
shall be King for evermore : and
throughout all generations.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 4. Lift up * your heads : for
your redemption draweth nigh.

Laudate JDominum. Psalm cxlvii.
Q PRAISE the Lord, for it is a
■good thing to sing praises unto
our God : yea, a joyful and pleasant
thing it is to be thankful.

2 The Lord doth build up Jeru-
salem : and gather together the out-
casts of Israel.

3 He healeth those that are brok-
en in heart : and giveth medicine to
heal their sickness.

4 He telleth the number of the
stars : and calleth them all by their
names.

5 Great is our Lord, and great is
His power : yea, and His wisdom is
infinite.

6 The Lord setteth up the meek :
and bringeth the ungodly down to
the ground.

7 0 sing unto the Lord with
thanksgiving : sing praises upon the
harp unto our God ;

8 Who covereth the heaven with
clouds; and prepareth rain for the
earth : and maketh the grass to
grow upon the mountains, and herb
for the use of men ;

9 Who giveth fodder unto the
cattle : and feedeth the young ravens
that call upon Him.

10 He hath no pleasure in the
strength of an horse : neither de-
lighteth He in any man's legs.

11 But the Lord's delight is in
them that fear Him : and put their
trust in His mercy.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 5. The days of Mary* were ac-
complished : that she should bring
forth her first-born Son.

Lauda Sierusalem. Psalm cxlvii. 12.

pRAISE the Lord, 0 Jerusalem :
praise thy God, 0 Sion.

13 For He hath made fast the
bars of thy gates : and hath blessed
thy children within thee.

14 He maketh peace in thy bor-
ders : and filleth thee with the flour
of wdieat.

15 He sendeth forth His com-
mandment upon earth : and His
word runneth very swiftly.

16 He giveth snow like wool :
and scattereth the hoar-frost like
ashes.

17 He casteth forth His ice like
morsels : who is able to abide His
frost ?

18 He sendeth out His word, and
melteth them : He bloweth with His
wind, and the waters flow.

19 He sheweth His word unto
Jacob : His statutes and ordinances
unto Israel.

20 He hath not dealt so with any
nation : neither have the heathen
knowledge of His laws.

Glory be, etc.

Chaptee. Is. IX.

T'HE people that walked in dark-
ness have seen a great light : they
that dwell in the land of the shadow
of death, upon them hath the light
shined.

CHRISTMAS DAY.

ly. 0 Judah and Jerusalem, fear
not : to-morrow go ye forth : and the
Lord will be with you. >^. Stand ye
still, and see the salvation of the
Lord with you. BJ. To-morrow go
ye forth : and the Lord will be with
you. f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
ly. And the Lord will be with you.

Hymn. Veni Redemptor gentium.

COME, Thou Redeemer of the earth,
Come, testify Thy Virgin birth :
All lands admire,— all times applaud ;
Such is the birth that fits a God,

Begotten of no human will.
But of the Spirit, mystic still.
The W^ord of God, in flesh arrayed,
The promised fruit to man displayed.

The Virgin womb that burden gained,
With Virgia honour all unstained ;
The banners there of virtue glow :
God in His temple dwells below.

Proceeding from His chamber free.
The royal hall of chastity,
Giant of twofold substance, straight
His destined way He runs elate.

From God the Father He proceeds :
To God the Father back He speeds :
Proceeds,— as far as very hell ;
Speeds back, to light ineffable.

0 Equal to Thy Father, Thou,
Gird on Thy fleshly mantle now ;
The weakness of our mortal state
With deathless might invigorate.

Thy cradle here shall glitter bright.
And darkness breathe a newer hght :
WTiere endless faith shall shine serene,
And twilight never intervene.

\^At these Vespers only^ this Boxology :
All laud to God the Father be,
All laud, eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet.
To God the blessed Paraclete. Amen.]

But through Christmas tide the following :
All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

This doxology is said to all Hymns of this
metre, except A soils ortus cardine, till
the morrow of the Purification {except
on the Feast, and through the Octave
of Epiphany).

y. As a bridegroom.

1^7. The Lord coming forth out of
His chamber.

Ant. to Mag. At sunrise ye shall
behold the King of kings from heaven:
as a bridegroom oat of his chamber,
coming forth from God the Father.

Collect. {English. 1549.)
A LMIGHTY God, Who hast given
us Thy only-begotten Son to take
our nature upon Him, and as at this
time to be born of a pure Virgin :
grant that we, being regenerate, and
made Thy children by adoption and
grace, may daily be renewed by Thy
Hol}^ Spirit; through the same our
Lord Jesus Christ. Who liveth.
Amen.

[Or Collect for Christmas Eve, p. 90.]

These Vespers end ivith Bless we the
Lord, etc., without Alleluia.

(Ilomplme,

Ant. to Psalms. Be ye ready, like
unto men that wait for their lord :
when he shall return from the wed-
ding.

Hymn. Salvator mundi Domine,
y. and Bf. p. 69, with Boxology as
there given.

Ant, to Nunc Dim. Let all men
watch and pray : for ye know not
when the time is : Watch there-
fore, for ye know not when the
Master of the house cometh : at even,
or at midnight, or at the cock-crow-
ing, or in the morning : lest coming
suddenly He find you sleeping.

y. The Word was made flesh.

ly. And dwelt among us. Alleluia.

Fsalms of Sunday.
Ant. 1. Whom saw ye, 0 shep-
herds? Speak, Tell us, who hath

PHOPEE OF SEASONS.

appeared on earth : We beheld the
Child, the Saviour, the Lord, in the
choir of Angels, Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ant. 2. A maiden hath borne the
King Whose name is everlasting : she
hath the joy of a mother, and like-
wise the honour of virginity ; none
hath been seen like unto her, neither
shall there be any such. Alleluia.

Ant. 3. The Angel said unto the
shepherds: Behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy ; for unto you is
born this day the Saviour of the
world. Alleluia.

Ant. 4. There was with the Angel
a multitude of the heavenly host,
praising God, and saying : Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good will towards men. Alle-
luia.

Ant. 5. Unto us a Child is born
this day : and His name shall be called
the mighty God. Alleluia. Alleluia.

fJiHE

Chaptee. Titus II.

grace of God that bringeth
salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that, denying un-
godliness and worldly lusts, we should
live soberly, righteously, and godly in
this present world.

Hymn. A soils ortus cardine.

FROM lands tliat see the sun arise,
To earth's remotest boundaries,
The Virgin-born to-day we sing,
The Son of Mary, Christ the King.

Blest Author of this earthly frame,
To take a servant's form He came.
That liberating flesh by flesh,
Whom He had made might live afresh.

In that chaste parent's holy womb

Celestial grace hath found its home :

And she, as earthly bride unknown,

■ Yet calls that Offspring blest her own.

The mansion of the modest breast
Becomes a shrine where God shall rest ,;
The pure and undefilc-d one
Conceived in her womb the Son,

That Son, that royal Son she bore,
Whom Gabriel's voice had told afore ;
Whom, in his mother yet conceal'd,
The infant Baptist had reveal'd.

The manger and the straw He bore.
The cradle did He not abhor :
A little milk His infant fare
Who feedeth ev'n each fowl of air.

The heavenly chonis filled the sky,
The angels sang to God on high,
What time to shepherds, watching lone,
They made creation's Shepherd known.

For that Thine Advent glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-bom, to Thee !
With Father, and with Holy Ghost,
From men and from the heavenly host.

Amen.

y. Blessed be He that cometh in
the Name of the Lord.

1^7. God is the Lord Who hath
shewed us light.

Ant. to JBen. Glory to God in the
highest : and on earth peace, goodwill
towards men. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Collect as at First Vespets.

[Or thiSf

p RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ God, that the new birth of Thine
only-begotten Son may deliver us, who
by old bondage are held under the
yoke of sin. Through the same.]

Memoeial of S. Maey,

At the full constimmation of the m^stertj

of the Incarnation.

Ant. Behold, all things are fulfilled :
which were spoken by the angel con-
cerning the Virgin Mary.

'f. After child-bearing thou re-
mainedst a Virgin.

^7. 0 Mother of God.

Let us pray.

Collect.
Q GOD, Who through the fruitful
virginity of the Blessed Virgin
Mary hast bestowed the rewards of
eternal salvation on the human race :
grant, we beseech Thee, that she may

CHBISTMA8 DAT.

intercede for tis, through whom we
have received the Author of Life,
Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord :
Who.

f". Bless we the Lord.
I^'. Thanks be to God.
Bless we the Lord is not said with
Alleluia except at Easter.

Ant. to Psalms. Whom saw ye,
0 shepherds ? Speak, Tell us, who
hath appeared upon earth : We be-
held the Child, the Saviour, the Lord,
in the choir of Angels. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Deus in nomine. Psalm liy.
Beati and Retribue, Psalm cxix.

Chapter. 1 Tim. i.
ATOW unto the King eternal, im-
mortal, invisible, the only wise
God, be honour and glory, for ever
and ever. Amen.

^7. Jesu Christ, Son of the living
God : have mere}' upon us. Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. Thou that didst vouch-
safe to be born of a Virgin. I^. Have
mercy upon us. Alleluia. Alleluia.
y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
^7. Jesa Christ, Son of the living
God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

y. 0 Lord, arise, help us.

I^. And deliver us for Thy Name's
sake.

This T^. is said at Prime daily till the
morrow of the Purification, except on
the Feast, and through the Octave, of
Epiphany.

fierce.

Ant. A maiden hath borne the
King, Whose name is everlasting :
She hath the joy of a mother, and
likewise the honour of virginity; none
hath been seen like unto her, neither
shall there be any such. Alleluia,

Chapter as at Lauds.

B^. The Word was made flesh : Al-
leluia. Alleluia, y. And dwelt among
us. ly. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. The Word
was made flesh. Alleluia, Alleluia.

f. He shall call Me.

ly- Thou art my Father.

Ant. The Angel said unto the
shepherds : Behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy ; for unto you is
bom this day the Saviour of the
world. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Titus III.
^FTER that the kindness and love
of God our Saviour towards man
appeared, not by works of righteous-
ness which we have done, but accord-
ing to His mercy He saved us.

^7. He shall call Me : Alleluia.
Alleluia, "f. Thou art my Father.
^7. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. He shall call
Me. Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. The Lord declared.

Ip'. His salvation.

Nones,

Ant. Unto us a Child is born this
day : and His Name shall be called the
mighty God. Alleluia. Alleluia,

Chapteb. Heb. i.
Q.OD, Who at sundry times and in
divers manners spake in time past
unto the fathers by the prophets,
hath in these last days spoken unto
us by His Son.

^7. The Lord declared : Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. His salvation. ^7. Al-
leluia. Alleluia, f. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. ^7. The Lord declared.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

PROPER OF SEASONS.

t". Blessed be He that cometh in
the Xame of the Lord.

RJ. God is the Lord Who hath
shewed us light.

Ant. 1. In the day of Thy power

* shall the people ofier Thee fi-ee-will
oiFerings with an holy worship : the
dew of Thy birth is of the womb of
the morning.

Dixit Bominus. Psalm ex.
nPHE Lord said unto my Lord : Sit
Thou on My right hand, until I
make Thine enemies Thy footstool.

2 The Lord shall send the rod of
Thy power out of Sion : be Thou
ruler, even in the midst among
Thine enemies.

3 In the day of Thy power shall
the people offer Thee free-will offer- i
ings with an holy worship : the dew |
of Thy birth is of the womb of the
morning.

4 The Lord sware, and will not
repent : Thou art a Priest for ever
alter the order of Melchisdeeh.

5 The Lord upon Thy right hand :
shall wound even kings in the day of
His wrath.

6 He shall judge among the hea-
then ; He shall fill the places with
the dead bodies : and smite in sunder
the heads over divers countries.

7 He shall drink of the brook in
the way : therefore shall He lift up
His head.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 2. He sent redemption * unto
His people : He hath commanded His
covenant for ever.

Cotijitebor tibi. Psalm cxi.
T WILL give thanks unto the Lord
with my whole heart : secretly
among the faithful, and in the con-
gregation.

2 The works of the Lord are great :
sought out of all them that have
pleasure therein.

3 His work is worthy to be praised,
and had in honour : and His right-
eousness endureth for ever.

4 The merciful and gracious Lord
hath so done His marvellous works :
that they ought to be had in remem-
brance.

5 He hath given meat unto them
that fear Him : He shall ever be
mindful of His covenant.

6 He hath shewed His people the
power of His works : that He may
give them the heritage of the heathen.

7 The works of His hands are
verity and judgment : all His com-
mandments are true.

8 They stand fast for ever and
ever : and are done in truth and
equity.

9 He sent redemption unto His
people : He hath commanded His
covenant for ever ; holy and reverend
is His Xame.

10 The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom : a good under-
standing have all they that do there-
after ; the praise of it endureth for
ever.

Glory be, etc.

Ant.'^. Unto the godly * there ariseth
up light in the darkness : the Lord is
merciful, loving, and righteous.

Beatiis vir. Psalm cxii.

■QLESSED is the man that feareth
the Lord : he hath great delight
in His commandments.

2 His seed shall be mighty upon
earth : the generation of the faithful
shall be blessed.

3 Kiches and plenteousness shall
be in his house : and his righteous-
ness endureth for ever.

4 Unto the godly there ariseth up

CSSISntAS DAT.

light in the darkness : he is mercilul,
loving, and righteous.

o A good man is merciiiil, and
lendeth : and will guide his words
with discretion.

6 For he shall never he moved :
and the righteous shall be had in
everlasting remembrance.

7 He will not be afraid of any evil
tidings : for his heart standeth £Eist,
and believeth in the Lord.

8 His heart is established, and
wiU not shrink : until he see his
desire upon his enemies.

9 He hath dispersed abroad, and
given to the poor : and his righteous-
ness remaineth for ever; his horn
shall be exalted with honour.

10 The ungodly shall see it, and it
shall grieve him : he shall gnash with
his teeth, and consume away ; the
desire of the ungodly shall perish.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. 4. With the Lord * there is
mercy : and with Him is plenteous
redemption.

Deprofundis. Pealm cxxx.

/^UT of the deep have I called unto
Thee, O Lord : Lord, hear my
Toice.

2 O let Thine ears consider well :
the voice of my complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wUt be extreme
to mark what is done amiss : 0 Lord,
who may abide it ?

4 For there is mercy with Thee :
therefore shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord ; my soul
doth wait for Him : in His word is
my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say,
before the morning watch.

. 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for
with the Lord there is mercy : and
with Him is plenteous redemption.

S And He shall redeem Israel:
I from all his sins.
j Glory be, etc

I Ant.h. Of the fruit* of thy body:
shall I set upon thy seat.

Memento, Domme. Psalm rTXTn.

T ORD, remember David : and all
his trouble;

2 How he sware unto the Lord :
and vowed a vow unto the Almighty
God of Jacob.

3 I will not come within the taber-
nacle of mine house : nor dimb up
into my bed ;

4 I will not suffer mine eyes to
sleep, nor mine eyelids to slumber :
neither the temples of my head to
take any rest ;

5 Until I find out a place for the
temple of the Lord : an habitation
for the mighty €Jod of Jacob.

6 Lo, we heard of the same at
Ephrata : and found it in the wood.

7 We wiU go into His tabemade :
and fall low on our knees before His
footstool.

8 Arise, O Lord, into Thy resting-
place : Thou, and the ark of Thy
strength.

9 Let Thy priests be clothed witJi
righteousness : and let Thy saints
sing with joyfulness.

10 For Thy servant David's sake :
turn not away the pr^ence of Thine
Anointed.

11 The Lord hath made a faithful
oath unto David : and He shall not
shrink friom it.

12 Of the fruit of thy body : shall
I set upon thy seat*

13 ff thy children will keep My
covenant, and My testimonies that
I shall leam them: their children
also shall sit upon thy seat for ever-
more.

14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion

PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

to be an habitation for Himself: He
hath longed for her.

15 This shall be My rest for ever :
liere will I dwell, for I have a delight
therein.

16 I will bless her victuals with
increase : and will satisfy her poor
with bread.

17 I will deck her priests with
health : and her saints shall rejoice
and sing.

18 There shall I make the horn of
David to flourish : I have ordained a
lantern for Mine Anointed.

19 As for His enemies, I shall
clothe them with shame : but upon
Himself shall His crown flourish.

Glory be, etc.

These Anti2)hons and Psalms are said
daily till the Octave of Epiphany,
inclusive.

Chaptee. Heb. i.
(^ OD, Who at sundry times and in
divers manners spake in time past
unto the fathers by the prophets,
hath in these last days spoken unto
us by His Son.

1^7. The Word was made flesh, and
dwelt among us : and we beheld His
glory, the glory as of the Only-Be-
gotten of the Father : full of grace
and truth, f". In the beginning was
the Word, and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God. I^.
And we beheld His glory, the glory
as of the Only-Begotten of the Father,
full of grace and truth. ^. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. ^7. Full of grace
and truth.

Hymn. Veni Redempfor gentium,
y. and ^. p. 93.

Ant. to Mag. To-day Christ is
born, to-day our Saviour appeared ;
to-day Angels sing upon earth, and
Archangels rejoice : to-day the right-

eous are merry and say, Glory be to
God on high. Alleluia.
Collect as at First Vespers [or Lauds'].

Memoeial of S. Stephen.

Ant. Thou art chief in the choirs
of martyrs, like unto an Angel : who
didst pray to God for them that
stoned thee.

^. Thou hast crowned him with
glory and worship.

I^. Thou makest him to have do-
minion of the works of Thy hands.

Collect.
As at Lauds on S. Stephen^ s Bay.

At these Vespers, and henceforth until
the morrow of the Circumcision, no
Memorial is made of S. Mary, at Latids
or Vespers. JS'o Memorial is made of

All Saints.

arompline.

Ant. to Psalms. Unto us is born
this day in the city of David : a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Hymn. Salvator mundi Domine,
with Christmas Doxology.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. Alleluia.
The Word was made flesh ; Alleluia :
and dwelt among us. Alleluia. Al-
leluia.

Compline is thus said till the Feast of the
Circumcision.

FESTIVAL OF S. STEPHEN.

"f . The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree.

^7. And shall spread abroad like a
cedar in Libanus.

^. O God, make speed, etc.
Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. And they stoned Stephen,
calling upon God, saying : Lord, lay
not this sin to their charge.

FESTIVAL OF S. STEPHEN.

Ant. 2. The stones of the brook
were sweet unto him : him doth every
soul of the rio^hteous follow.

Ant. 3. My soul hangeth upon
Thee, 0 God : for Thy sake hath my
body been stoned.

Ant. 4. Stephen saw the heavens
opened ; he saw and entered in :
blessed is he to whom the heavens
shall be opened.

Ant. 5. Behold, I see the heavens
opened : and Jesus standing on the
right hand of God.

Chaptee. Acts VI. •
A ND Stephen, full of faith and
power, did great wonders and
miracles among the people.

Hymn. Sancte Dei pretiose.

SAINT of God, elect and precious,
Protomartyr Stephen, biig-ht
"With thy love, of amplest measure.

Shining round thee like a light,

Who to God commendedst, dying.

Them that did thee all despite :

Glitters now the crown above thee,

Figured in thy sacred name :
Oh ! that we, who truly love thee,

May have portion in the same ;
In the dreadful day of judgment

Fearing neither sin nor shame.

Laud to God, and might and honour,

Who with flowers of rosy dye
Crowned thy forehead, and hath placed thee

In the starry throne on high :
He direct us, He protect us

From death's sting eternally. Amen.

f . The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

I^. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Ant. to Ben. The wicked laid charge
against him to give him over unto
death, but he joyfully endured the
stones : that he might be accounted
worthy to receive the crown of glory.
Alleluia.

Collect.

nPtAXT, 0 Lord, that, in all our

sufferings here upon earth for the

testimony of Thy truth, we may

stedfastly look up to heaven, and by
faith behold the glory that shall be
revealed; and, being filled with the
Holy Ghost, may learn to love and
bless our persecutors by the example
of Thy first martyr Saint Stephen,
who prayed for his murderers to
Thee, 0 blessed Jesus, Who standest
at the right hand of God to succour
all those that sufier for Thee, our
only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

Memoeial of the Nativity.

Ant. To-day a faithful Virgin hath
brought forth the Incarnate Word ;
and yet after child-bearing abideth a
virgin : in whose praise let us all say,
Blessed art thou among women.

y. Blessed is He that cometh in
the Name of the Lord.

^7. God is the Lord Who hath
shewed us light.

Collect, p. 94.

Ant. And they stoned Stephen,
calling upon God, saying : Lord, lay
not this sin to their charge.

Cierce.

Ant. The stones of the brook were
sweet unto him : him doth every soul
of the righteous follow.

Chaptee. Acts vi.
AND Stephen, full of faith and
power, did great wonders and
miracles among the people.

R?. Thou hast crowned him with
glory and worship : Alleluia. Alleluia.
y. Thou makest him to have domi-
nion of the works of Thy hands.
El?. Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. Thou hast
crowned him with glory and worship.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. Thou hast set upon his head,
0 Lord.

100

PEOPER OP SEASONS.

ly. A crown of pure gold.
The ^7^7. are said with Alleluia daily
till the morrow of the Octave of the
Epiphany.

Ant. My soul hangeth upon Thee,
O God : for Thy sake hath my body
been stoned.

Chaptee. Acts VII.

TEPHEN, being full of the Holy
Ghost, looked up stedfastly into
heaven, and saw the glory of God,
and Jesus standing on the right
hand of God, and said, Behold, I see
the heavens opened, and the Son of
man standing on the right hand of
God.

I^. Thou hast set upon his head,
0 Lord : Alleluia. Alleluia, f. A
crown of pure gold. ^. Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. H?- Thou hast set upon his
head, 0 Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.

^. The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree.

^7. And shall spread abroad like a
cedar in Libanus.

Nones,

Ant. Behold, T see the heavens
opened : and Jesus standing on the
right hand of God.

Chaptee. Acts vii.
AND he kneeled down and cried
with a loud voice. Lord, lay not
this sin to their charge. And when
he had said this, he fell asleep.

I^. The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree : Alleluia. Alleluia,
y. And shall spread abroad like a
cedar in Libanus. ^7. Alleluia. Al-
leluia, y. Glory be to tlie Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy I
Ghost. I^. The righteous shall

flourish like a palm-tree. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

y. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

I^. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Ants, and Fsalms, p. 96.
Chaptee. Acts vi.
^ND Stephen, full of faith and
power, did great wonders and
miracles among the people.

Ip'. They ran upon him with one
accord, and cast him out of the
city, praying, and saying : * Lord,
receive my spirit, 'f. Stephen was
full of the grace of God ; he did
great wonders among the people ; he
beheld the heavens opened ; he saw
Jesus standing at the right hand
of God : and he said. I^. Lord,
receive my spirit. ^. Glory be to
the Father, God most High, and to the
King His only Son, and to the Holy
Ghost, from both proceeding : as it
was in the beginning, is now, and ever
shall be. 1^7. Lord, receive my spirit.

Hymn. Sancte Dei pretiose,
f. and I^. p. 99.
Ant. to Mag. The doors of heaven
are laid open to Christ's martyr,
blessed Stephen : who was first to be
numbered among the saints, and is
therefore triumphantly crowned in
heaven. Alleluia.

Collect, p. 99.

Memorial of S. John the
Evangelist.
Ant. Greatly is blessed John to
be had in honour : for he leaned on
the Lord's bosom at Supper.

f". Thou shalt make them princes
in all lands.

IV- They shall remember Thy
Name, 0 Lord.

FESTIVAL OF S. JOHN THE EVANGELIST.

101

Collect as at Lauds on S. John's Bay.
Memoeial of the Nativity.
Ant. Light is risen upon us : be-
cause to-day the Saviour hath been
born. Alleluia.

"f . The Word was made flesh.
Ip'. And dwelt among us. Alleluia.
Collect, p. 94.

FESTIVAL OF
S. JOHN THE EVANGELIST.

'f. Greatly to be had in honour is
blessed John.

I^, For he leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. This is the disciple which
did testify: and we know that his testi-
mony is true.

Ant. 2. This is My disciple :
so I will that he tarry till I come.

Ant. 3. Behold Mine elect servant,
whom I have chosen : I have put My
Spirit upon him.

Ant. 4i. There be some of them
standing here, which shall not taste
of death : till they see the Son of man
in His kingdom.

Ant. 5. So I will that he tarry till
I come : follow thou Me.

Chapter. Ecclus. xv.

TTE that feareth the Lord will do
good ; and he that hath know-
ledge of the law shall obtain wisdom.
And as a mother shall she meet him.

Hymn. Exultet ccelum laudihus,
^. and I^. as in Common of Apostles.

Ant. to Ben. This is John who
leaned on the Lord's bosom at
Supper : blessed Apostle to whom were
made known the secrets of heaven.

Collect.
"lyrERClFUL Lord, we beseech
Thee to cast Thy bright beams
of light upon Thy church, that it
being enlightened by the doctrine of
Thy blessed Apostle and Evangelist
Saint John, may so walk in the light
of Thy truth, that it may at length
attain to the light of everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Memorial of the Nativity.

Ant. To-day a spotless Virgin hath
brought forth God, clothed in our
flesh : let us all worship Him Who
came to save us.

^ . Blessed be He that cometh in
the Name of the Lord.

I^. God is the Lord Who hath
shewed as light.

Collect, p. 94.
Memorial of S. Stephen.

Ant. Devout men carried Stephen
to his burial : and made great lamenta-
tion over him.

f". The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

I^. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Collect of S. Stephen, p. 99,

Ant. to Psalms. This is the dis-
ciple which did testify : and we
know that his testimony is true.

Ant. This is My disciple : so I
will that he tarry till I come.
Chapter as at Lauds.

I^. Their sound is gone out into all
lands : Alleluia. Alleluia, "f . And
their words into the ends of the
world. IV- Alleluia. Alleluia, f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^. Their

102

PROPEE OF SEASONS.

sound is gone out into all lands :
Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. Thou shalt make them princes
in all lands.

^7. They shall remember Thy
Name, 0 Lord.

Ant. Behold Mine elect servant,
whom I have chosen : I have put My
spirit upon him.

Chapter. Ecclus. xv.
YY^ITH the bread of understanding
hath she fed him, and given him
the water of wisdom to drink. He
shall be stayed upon her, and shall
not be moved ; and shall rely upon
her, and shall not be confounded.
She shall exalt him above his neigh-
bours.

^7. Thou shalt make them princes
in all lands : Alleluia. Alleluia. J.
They shall remember Thy name, 0
Lord. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia, f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. ^7.
Thou shalt make them princes in all
lands. Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. Exceedingly honoured are Thy
friends, 0 Lord.

f^. Surely established in their pre-
eminence.

Ant. So I will that he tarry till I
come : follow thou Me.

Chapter. Ecclus. xv.
TN the midst of the congregation
shall she open his mouth ; he
shall find joy and a crown of gladness,
and she shall cause him to inherit an
everlasting name.

I^. Exceedingly honoured : are Thy
friends, 0 Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.
f". Surely established in their pre-
eminence. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to

the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
1^7. Exceedingly honoured are Thy
friends, 0 Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ants, and Fsalms^ p. 96.
Chapter as at Lauds.

I^. This is John who leaned on the
Lord's bosom at Supper : blessed
Apostle, to whom were made known
the secrets of heaven, y. John the
Divine, filled with the heavenly Spirit,
as an eagle flying from heaven, made
manifest to mortals that Christ the
Son of Mary is God the Word of God.
I^. Blessed Apostle, to whom were
made known the secrets of hea-
ven, y. Glory be to the Almighty
Father Unbegotten, to His Only-
begotten Son : and to the Spirit the
Comforter. ly. Blessed Apostle, to
whom were made known the secrets
of heaven.

Hymn. Exultet coelum laudihus,
y. and ^7., as in Common of Apostles.

Ant. to Mag. In the midst of the
Church he opened his lips : and the
Lord filled him with the spirit of
wisdom and understanding. He put
upon him a robe of glory. Alleluia,
Alleluia.

Collect.

1V,TERCIFUL Lord, we beseech Thee
to cast Thy bright beams of light
upon Thy Church, that it being en-
lightened by the doctrine of Thy
blessed Apostle and Evangelist Saint
John, may so walk in the light of
Thy truth, that it may at length
attain to the light of everlasting
life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Memorial of the Holy
Innocents.
Ant. Innocent children by cruel

FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS.

103

Herod were slain for Christ, even
children at the breast : They follow
the Lamb without spot, and say al-
way, Glory be to Thee, 0 Lord.

f. Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord.

^7. And be joyful, all ye that are
true of heart.

Collect.

Q ALMIGHTY God, Who out of
the mouth of babes and sucklings
hast ordained strength, and madest
infants to glorify Thee by their
deaths ; mortify and kill all vices in
us, and so strengthen us by Thy
grace, that by the innocency of our
Hves and constancy of our faith even
unto death, we may glorify Thy holy
Name; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Memoeial of the Nativity.

Ant. Let the faithful be glad;
our Saviour is born into the world ;
to-day hath He gone forth, offspring
of a noble race : and virginal purity
is preserved.

f. The Word was made flesh.

I^. And dwelt among us. Alleluia.

Collect.

nEANT,we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that the new birth of Thine
Only-begotten may deliver us, who
by old bondage are held under the
yoke of sin. Through the Same :
Who.

Memoeial of S. Stephen.

Ant. And they stoned Stephen,
calling upon God : saying. Lord, lay
not this sin to their charge.

y. Thou hast crowned him with
glory and honour.

I^. Thou hast put all things in
subjection under his feet.

Collect.
n.RAN"T, 0 Lord, that, in all our
sufferings here upon earth for the
testimony of Thy truth, we may
steadfastly look up to heaven, and
by faith behold the glory that shall
be revealed ; and, being filled with
the Holy Ghost, may learn to love
and bless our persecutors by the
example of Thy first Martyr Saint
Stephen, who prayed for his murderers
to Thee, 0 blessed Jesus, Who stand-
est at the right hand of God to
succour all those that suffer for Thee,
our only Mediator and Advocate.
Amen.

FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY
INNOCENTS.

"f. The righteous live for evermore.
1^. Their reward also is with the Lord.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Wrathful Herod slew
many children : in Bethlehem of
Judea, the city of David.

A7it. 2. From two years old and
under : did Herod slay many children
for the Lord's sake.

Ant. 3. A voice was heard in Ea-
mah, lamentation and bitter weep-
ing : Rachel weeping for her children.

Ant. 4. From under the throne of
God the Saints cry out : Avenge our
blood, 0 our God.

Ant. 5. Let children praise Thee,
0 Lord of Hosts : for, through the
victory w^rought by Thee the In-
nocents rejoice.

Chaptee. Rev. xiv.

J LOOKED, and lo, a Lamb stood
on the Mount Siou, and with Him
an hundred forty and four thousand,
having His Father's Name written in
their foreheads.

104

PROPER OF SEASOJTS.

ly. Thanks be to God.
Hymn. Hex gloriose Martyrum.

ALL-GLORIOUS King- of Martyrs Thou,
Ci'own of Confessors here below ;
Whom, casting earthly joys away,
Thou guidest to celestial day.
O quickly bend a gracious ear,
To this our suppliant voice of prayer,
As we their sacred triumphs chant.
Forgiveness to our errors grant.
In Martyrs, victory is Thine,
In Thy Confessors, mercies shine.
Then conquer, Lord, our wickedness,
And us with loving pardon bless.
All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

f . Wonderful art Thou in Thj
Saints, 0 God.

^7. And glorious in Thy Majesty.

Ant. to Sen. These are they which
were not defiled with women : for
they are virgins, and follow the Lamb
whithersoever He goeth.

Collect of the Day, p. 103.

Throughout the Octave all the Collects to

Memorials are as on S. John's Day.

Memorial of the Nativity.

Ant. The Virgin Mother, knowing
no man, painlessly brought forth the
Saviour of the world : the holy Virgin,
filled with heaven, gave nourishment
to the King of Angels.

'f. Blessed be Irle that cometh in
the Name of the Lord.

^7. God is the Lord Who hath
shewed us light.

Collect, p. 103.

Memorial of S. Stephen.

Ant. The stones of the brook were
sweet unto him : him doth every soul
of the righteous follow.

y. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

^7. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Collect for S. Stephen's Day, p. 99.

Memorial of S. John.
Ant. This is the disciple which
did testify : and we know that his
testimony is true.

y. Greatly is blessed John to be
had in honour.

Ip'. For he leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Collect for 8. John's Day, p. 101.

Ant. Wrathful Herod slew many
children : in Bethlehem of J udea, the
city of David.

Ant. From twoyears old and under:
did Herod slay many children for the
Lord's sake.

Chapter as at Lauds.

f^. Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord : Alleluia. Alleluia.
'f. And be joyful, all ye that are true
of heart. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia, f.
Glory be to the Fathee, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and rejoice
in the Lord : Alleluia. Alleluia.

J. Let the righteous be glad, and
rejoice before God.

^7. Let them also be merry and
joyful.

Ant. A voice was heard in Ramah,
lamentation and bitter weeping : Ra-
chel weeping for her children.

Chapter. Rev. xiv.
nPHESE are they which were not
defiled with women ; for they are
virgins.

^. Let the righteous be glad, and
rejoice before God : Alleluia. Alleluia.
y. Let them also be merry and jov-
ful. ^7. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :

FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS.

105

and to the Holy Ghost. ^7. Let the
righteous be glad, and rejoice before
God : Alleluia. Alleluia.

f. The souls of the righteous are
in the hand of God.

T^, And there shall no torment
touch them.

Nones.

Ant. From under the throne of
God the Saints cry out : Avenge our
blood, 0 our God.

Chapter. Eev. xiv.
nPHESE were redeemed from among
men, being the first-fruits unto
God, and to the Lamb. And in their
mouth was found no guile.

ly. The souls of the righteous are
in the hand of God : Alleluia. Alle-
luia, y. And there shall no torment
touch them. f^*'. Alleluia. Alleluia.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. The souls of the righteous are in
the hand of God : Alleluia. Alleluia.

J. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
saints, 0 God.

I^. And glorious in Thy majesty.

17e.spers.

Ants. andFsahns as on Christmas Day,
p. 96.
Chapter as at Lauds.
T^. The hundred and forty and
four thousand which were redeemed
from the earth : these are they
which were not defiled with women,
for they are virgins.* Thus they
reign with God : and the Lamb of
God with them. ^. These were re-
deemed from among men, first fruits
to God and the Lamb, and in their
mouth was found no guile. ]^\ Thus
they reign with God : and the Lamb
of God with them. f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. ^7. Thus they reign
with God : and the Lamb of God with \
them. I

Hymn. Rex gloriose Martyrum,
y. and I^. p. 104.

Ant. to Mag. I looked, and lo, a
Lamb stood on the Mount Sion : and
with Him an hundred forty and four
thousand, having His Father's Name
written in their foreheads.

Memorial of S. Thomas of
Canterbury.

Ant. The keeper of the vine fell
in the vineyard : the leader in the
camp, the husbandman in the field.

y. As corn purged in the thresh-
ing-floor,

^7. He was carried to the heavenly
garner.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and eternal God,Who
^^ didst kindle the flame of Thy
love in the heart of Thy holy Martyr
and Bishop Thomas ; give to our
minds the same strength of faith and
charity, that as we rejoice in his
triumph, so we may profit by his
example; Through.

Memorial of the Nativity.
Ant. A Virgin at the word conceiv-
ed, a Virgin she abode : a Virgin, she
brought forth the King of all kings.
y. The Word was made flesh.
I^. And dwelt among us. Alleluia.
Collect, p. 103.
Memorial of S. Stephen.
Ant. My soul hangeth upon Thee,

0 God : for Thy sake hath my body
been stoned.

y. Thou hast crowned him with
glory and worship.

1^. Thou makest him to have
dominion of the works of Thy hands.

Collect for S. Stephen's Day, p. 99.
Memorial of S. John.

Ant. This is My disciple : so

1 will that he tarry till I come.

106

PROPER OF SEASONS.

f. Greatly to be had in honour
is blessed John.

IV- For he leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Collect for S. John's Dat/, p. 101.

FESTIVAL OF S. THOMAS OF
CANTERBURY.

All of the Common of one Martyr Bishop,
except Ants, and Psalms at Vespers, with
Memorials as below.

If this office be not kept, all as on Dec.
30, with Common Memorial of a Martyr
Bishop. The Memorial of the Nativity
is omitted, and its Ants, are used for Mag.
and Ben.

Memorial of the JSTatiyitt.

Ant. Blessed is the womb that
bare Thee, 0 Christ : and the paps
which gave suck to the Lord and
Saviour of the world. Alleluia.

"f . Blessed be He that cometh in
the Name of the Lord.

I^. God is the Lord Who hath
shewed us light.

Collect, p. 103.

Memorial of S. Stephen.

Ant. Stephen saw the heavens
opened ; he saw and entered in :
blessed is he to whom the heavens
shall be opened.

^. Thou hast set upon his head, 0
Lord.

ly. A crown of pure gold.

Collect for S. Stephen's Day, p. 99.

Memorial of S. John.

Ant. Behold Mine elect servant,
whom I have chosen : I have put
My Spirit upon him.

f. Greatly to be had in honour
is blessed John.

I^. For he leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Collect for S. John's Day, p. 101.

Memorial of

The Holy Innocents.

Ant. Thej have washed their

robes : and made them white in the

blood of the Lamb.

y. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

I^. And glorious in Thy majesty.
Collect for Holy Innocents, p. 103.

Memorial of the Nativity.

Ant. 0 Virgin Mother of God:
Him Whom the whole world cannot
contain, thou didst contain in thy
womb.

y. The Word was made flesh.

I^. And dwell among us. Alleluia.
Collect, p. 103.

Memorial of S. Stephen.

Ant. Behold, I see the heavens
opened : and Jesus standing on the
right hand of God.

"f. Thou hast crowned him with
glory and worship.

I^. Thou makest him to have
dominion of the works of Thy hands.

Collect for S. Stephen's Day, p. 99.

Memorial of S. John.

Aiit. There be some of them stand-
ing here which shall not taste of
death : till they see the Son of man
in His kingdom.

)"'. Greatly to be had in honour
is blessed John.

^7. For he leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Collect for S. John's Day, p. 101.

Memorial of
The Holy Innocents.

Ant. They shall walk with Me in
white : for they are worthy.

SIXTH DAY AFTEE THE NATIVITY.

107

f". Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord.

BJ. And be joyful, all ye that are
true of heart.

Collect for Soil/ Innocents, p. 103.

SIXTH DAY AFTER THE
NATIVITY.

{Dec. 30.)

^. The Word was made flesh,
R. And dwelt among us. Alleluia.
Fsalms of Sunday, all said under this
Ant. Whom saw ye, 0 shepherds ?
Speak. Tell us who hath appeared
upon earth : We beheld the Child,
the Saviour, the Lord, in the choir
of Angels. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Gal. iv.
"^OW T say that the heir, as long
as he is a child, diffeieth nothing
from a servant, though he be lord of
all; but is under tutors and governors
until the time appointed of the father.
ly. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. A solis ortus cardine,
y. and ^7. p. 94.

Ant. to Ben. While all things were
in quiet silence, and that night was
in the midst of her swift course : Thy
Almighty Word leaped down from
heaven out of Thy royal throne.
Alleluia.

Collect for Christmas Day, p. 93.
[Or this,
A LMIGHTY, Everlasting God, direct
-^ our ways according to Thy good
pleasure ; that in the Name of Thy be-
loved Son we may be worthy to abound
in good works. Who liveth.
This Collect is said at Lauds only; at the
other Hours is said the Collect for
Christmas Day.]

Memoetal of the Nativity.

Ant. 0 Shepherds, tell us what ye
have seen, and make known the birth
of Christ : We have seen the Child
wrapped in swaddling clothes, and
choirs of Angels praising the Saviour.

f. He shall call Me.

P^. Thou art My Father. Alleluia.
Collect, p. 103.

Memoeial of S. Stephen.

Ant. Blessed Stephen, strengthened
by constant meditation in the law
of God : like a tree bearing fruit,
planted beside living waters, brought
forth the first-fruit of martyrdom in
due season.

y. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

B/. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Collect for S. Stephen's day, p. 99.

Memoeial of S. John.

Ant. So I will that he tarry till
I come : follow thou Me.

f. Greatly to be had in honour is
blessed John.

B^. For he leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Collect for S. John's Day, p. 101.

Memoeial of
The Holy Innocents.
Ant. They sung as it were a new
song : before the throne.

f. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

f^. And glorious in Thy majesty.
Collect for the Holy Innocents, p. 103.

Frime, Tierce, Sexts, and Nones, as on
Christmas Day.

No special Office of Sunday is to be said
on any day ivithin the Octave of Christ-
mas except on Dec. 30, on which day
it is noticed at Matins^ but at no other
Mour.

108

PROPER OF SEASONS.

This rubric holds good also of l)ec. 29,
if the Feast of S. Thomas he not kejyt.

A7its. and Psalms as on Christmas Day.
Ant. to Mafi. To-day a faithful Vir-
gin hath brought foith the Incarnate
Word: and yet after child-bearing she
abideth a ViriJ:in ; in whose praise let
us all say, Blessed art thou among
women.

Memorial of S. Silvester,

As in Common Memorials of Saints.
Memorial of S. Stephen.

Ant. Ordained by God a preacher
of His commandments, in holy fear
he studied to serve Him : and having
filled the office with fidelity was
counted worthy to ascend into His
holy hill.

y. Thou hast crowned him with
glory and worship.

I^". Thou makest him to have
dominion of the works of Thy hands.

Collect for S. Stephen's Day, p. 99.

Memorial of S. John.

Ant. John the Apostle and Evan-
gelist was chosen by the Lord, being
a virgin : and was loved above the
rest.

'f. Greatly to be had in honour is
blessed John.

Ip'. For lie leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Collect for S. John's Day, p. 101.

Memorial of
The Holy Innocents.
Ant. Wrathful Herod slew many
children : in Bethlehem of Judea, the
city of David.

'f. Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord.

W. And be joyful, all ye that are
true of heart.

Collect for the Holy Innocents, p. 103.

December 31.

Alias on Dec. 30, except

Ant. to Ben. To-day a spotless
Virgin hath brought forth God,
clothed in our flesh : let us all
worship Him Who came to save us.

Memorial of S. Silvester,
As in Common Ilemorial of Saints.
Memorial of Nativity,
As Dec. 30.
Memorl\l of S. Stephen-.
Ant. A shower of stones over-
whelmed him, a multitude surrounded
him, but he feared not : for he saw
Jesus his deliverer, ready to bring
him to heaven in safety.

f. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

B^. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Collect for S. Stephen's Day, p. 99.

Memorial of S. John.
A7it. As he leaned on the bosom
of the Lord Jesus : he drank of the
waters of the Gospel at that hallowed
source.

^. Greatly to be had in honour is
blessed John.

^7. For he leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Collect for S. John' s Day, p. 101.

Memorial of

The Holy Innocents.

Ant. From two years old and

under : did Herod slay many children

for the Lord's sake.

f. Vv^onderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

I^. And glorious in Thy majesty.
Collect for the Holy Innocents, p. 103.

FESTIVAL OF THE CIECUMCISION.

109

FESTIVAL
OF THE CIRCUMCISION.

Ants, and Psalms as on Christmas Bay,
p. 96.

Chaptee. Titus II.
nPHE grace of God that bringeth
salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that, denying
ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously, and
godly in this present world.
^7, As on Christmas Day.

Hymn. Veni Redemptor gentium y
p. 93.

f . As a bridegroom.

R?. The Lord coming out of His
chamber.

Ant. to Mag. He that is of the
earth speaketh of the earth : He
that Cometh from heaven is above all,
and what He hath seen and heard,
that He testifieth, and no man re-
ceiveth His testimony, but he that
hath received His testimony hath set
to his seal that God is true.
Collect. (1.549.)

ALMIGHTY God, Who madest
Thy blessed Son to be circum-
cised, and obedient to the law for
man ; grant us the true circumcision
of the Spirit, that, our hearts and all
our members, being mortified from all
worldly and carnal lusts, we may in
all things obey Thy blessed will;
through the same. Amen.

[Or this,
r\ GOD Who grantest us to celebrate
^ the Octave of our Saviour's birth ;
grant, we beseech Thee, that as we are
renewed by the communion of His Flesh,
so we may ever be defended by His
Divinity ; Who liveth.]

No Memorial is said at these Vespers.

arompline.

Ant. to Psalms. When the Lord
was born, the choirs of Angels sang,
saying : Salvation to our God, which
sitteth upon the throne, and unto the
Lamb.
Hymn. Salvator mundl Dominey
y. and I^., p. 69.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. Alleluia. The
Word was made flesh, Alleluia : and
dwelt among us. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Compline is thus said till the Feast
of the Epiphany.

y. The Word was made flesh.

W. And dwelt among us. Alleluia.
Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant 1. 0 wonderful exchange !
The Creator of mankind taking to
Himself a living body, vouchsafed to
be born of a Virgin : and, proceeding
forth as man, made us co-heirs of His
Godhead.

^4??^. 2. When Thou wast born
inefl'ably of a Virgin, then was the
Scripture fulfilled : He shall come
down like the rain into a fleece of
wool, to save mankind. We praise
Thee, 0 our God.

Ant. 3. In the burning bush which
Moses saw unconsumed : we recognise
the preservation of thy glorious vir-
ginity, 0 Mother of God.

A7it. 4. The Root of Jesse hath
budded ; a Star hath risen out of
Jacob : a Virgin hath brought foi'th
the Saviour. We praise Thee, 0 our
God.

Ant. 5. Lo, Mary hath brought
forth the Saviour, of Whom, when
John saw Him, he said : Behold the
Lamb of God, which taketh away the
sins of the world. Alleluia.
Chapter. Titus 11.
THE grace of God that bringeth
salvation hath appeared to all

110

PROPER OF SEASONS.

men, teaching us that, denying un-
godliness and worldly lusts, we should
live soberly, righteously, and godly in
this present world.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. A solis ortus cardine,
f. and ly., p. 94.

Ant. to Ben. A wonderful mystery
is made known to-day, nature does
a new thing, God is made Man :
that which was, still abideth, and
that which was not. He assumed,
suffering no confusion nor divison.
Collect as at First Vespers.

No Memorial is said at these Lauds.

All as on Christmas Day, except the

Ant. 0 wonderful exchange ! The
Creator of mankind taking to Him-
self a living body, vouchsafed to be
born of a Virgin : and proceeding
forth as man made us co-heirs of His
Godhead.
At Tierce, Sexts, and Nones, all as on

Christmas Bay, except the Antiphons ;

and the Collect, which is that of the

Circumcision.

Ant. When Thou wast born in-
effably of a Virgin, then was the
Scripture fulfilled : He shall come
down like the rain into a fleece of
wool, to save mankind. We praise
Thee, 0 our God.

£ext.s.

Ant. In the burning bush which
Moses saw unconsumed : we recognise
the preservation of thy glorious vir-
ginity, O Mother of God.

Ant. The Root of Jesse hath bud-
ded : a Star hath risen out of Jacob :

a Virgin hath brought forth the
Saviour. We praise Thee, 0 our God.

SecontJ ITespers.

Ants, and Fsalms as on Christmas Day,
p. 96.
Chapter. Titus ii.
T^HE grace of God that bringeth
salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that, denying un-
godliness and worldly lusts, we should
live soberly, righteously, and godly
in this present world.

ly. Established is the heart of the
Virgin who, receiving divine myste-
ries, at the word of the angel conceived
Him that is fairer than the children
of men.* And she, who is blessed for
ever, brought forth God and man for
us. y. The mansion of the modest
breast becomes a shrine where God
shall rest : the undefiled who knows
not man, at angel's word, conceives a
Son. I^. And she, who is blessed for
ever, brought forth God and man for
us. I". Glory be to the Father and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
1^7. And she, who is blessed for ever,
brought forth God and man for us.

HiMN. Veni Redemptor gentium,
f. and IV. p. 93.
Ant. to Mag. O marvellous mys-
tery ! The womb of a Virgin who
knew not man is become the unspotted
temple of God : of her He taketh
flesh, and to Him shall all nations
come, saying, Glory be to Thee, 0
Lord.

Memorial of S. Stephen,
As on Christmas Bay, p. 98.

OCTAVE OF S. STEPHEN.

f. Thou hast set upon his head,
0 Lord.

OCTAVE OF S. STEPHEN.

Ill

ly. A crown of pure gold.
Fsalms of Sunday, all said under one Ant.,
unless the day fall on Sunday, in which
case the Ants, are said as on the festival.
This rule applies also to the two days
following.

Ant. And they stoned Stephen,
calling upon God, and saying : Lord,
lay not this sin to their charge.

The rest of the Office at Lauds and all the
Hours as on S. Stephen's Day, except
that the B^. is not said at Vespers, and
that these Memorials are said :

Memorial of S. John.
Ant. As one of the streams of
Paradise : the Evangelist John shed
the grace of the Word of God through-
out the whole world.

'f. Greatly to be had in honour is
blessed John.

I^'. For he leaned on the Lord's
bosom at Supper.

Collect for S. John's Day, p. 101.

Memorial of

The Holy Innocents.

Ant. A voice was heard in Eamah;

lamentation and bitter weeping :

Kachel weeping for her children.

f. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, O God.

I^. And glorious in Thy majesty.
Collect for the Holy Innocents, p. 103.

Memorial of S. Mary.

Ant. ho, Mary hath brought forth
the Saviour, of Whom when John saw
Him, he said : Behold the Lamb of
God, which taketh away the sins of
the world.

^. After child-bearing thou re-
mainedst a virgin.

^7. 0 Mother of God.
Collect as in Memorial at Vespers, infra.
From this day till Candlemas, a Memorial

of S. Mary is made daily at Vespers
and Lauds, whatever be the service, ex-
cept on the eve and day of Epiphany.

Memorial of S. John.
Ant. Greatly to be had in honour
is blessed John : for he leaned on the
Lord's bosom at Supper.

'f. Thou shalt make them princes
in all lands.

V^. They shall remember Thy
Name, 0 Lord.

Collect for S. John's Day, p. 101.

Memorial of
The Holy Innocents.
Ant. Under the throne of God the
Saints cry out : Avenge our blood,
0 our God,

f. Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord.

I^. And be joyful, all ye that are
true of heart.
Collect for the Holy Innocents, p. 103.

Memorial of S. Mary.

Ant. When Thou wast born in-
effably of a Virgin, then was the
Scripture fulfilled : He shall come
down like the rain into a fleece of
wool to save mankind. We praise
Thee, 0 our God.

■f . Thou art fairer than the chil-
dren of men.

I^. Full of grace are Thy lips.

Collect.
Q GOD, Who through the fruitful
virginity of the blessed Virgin
Mary, hast bestowed the rewards of
eternal salvation on the human race ;
grant, we beseech Thee, that she may
intercede for us, through whom we
have received the Author of Life,
Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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OCTAVE OF
S. JOHN THE EVANGELIST.

All as on S. John's Dat/, except that
which follows :

Ant. to Psalms. This is the dis-
ciple which did testify : and we know
that his testimony is true.
Memorial op
The Holy Innocents.
Ant. Let children praise Thee,
0 Lord of Hosts : for through the
triumph wrought by Thee the In-
nocents rejoice.

f. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God. ^

I^. And glorious in Thy majesty.
Collect, p. 103.

Memorial or S. Maey,
As on Octave of S. Stephen, p. 111.

Thel^. is not said.

Memorial of the Holy

Innocents.

Ant. Innocent children by cruel

Herod were slain for Christ, even

children at the breast : they follow

the Lamb without spot, and say

alway. Glory be to Thee, 0 Lord.

f. Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord.

I\7. And be joyful, all ye that are
true of heart.
Collect for the Solij Innocents, p. 103.
Memorial of S. Mary as at p. 111.
The Memorial of S. Mary is said as at
Lauds and Vespers to-day, on Sundays
and Feasts of Ni^ie Lessons ; and on and
in Octaves and during Octaves ; from
henceforth till Candlemas.

OCTAVE OF
THE HOLY INNOCENTS.

All as on Holy Innocents' Day, except
that which follows :

ilautis.

Ant. to Psalms. Wrathful Herod
slew many children : in Bethlehem of
Judea, the city of David.
Memorial of S. Mary as on Octave of
S. Stephen, p. 111.

The B/. is not said.

Memorial of S. Edwaed,

King and Confessor.

Ant. I will liken him unto a wise

man : which built his house upon

a rock.

f. The Lord loved him, and
beautified him with comely orna-
ments.

R7. He clothed him with a robe of
glory.

Collect.

Q GOD, Who hast vouchsafed unto
the blessed King Edward Thy
Confessor a crown of heavenl}' gloi'j;
grant that we who commemorate him
here on earth, may hereafter reign
with him in heaven ; through.

VIGIL OF THE EPIPHANY.

iLautl.S,

f. The Word was made flesh.

I^, And dwelt among us. Alleluia.

Sunday Psalms, all said under, one Ant.
whether the day be Sunday or not.

Ant. to Psalms. 0 wonderful
exchange ! The Creator of mankind
taking to Himself a living body,
vouchsafed to be born of a Virgin :
and, proceeding forth as man, made
us co-heirs of His Godhead.

Chapter, Hymn, A solis ortus cardine,
y. and^., p. 94.

Ant. to Ben. Blessed is the womb
that bare Thee, O Christ : and the
paps which Thou hast sucked.

VIGIL OF THE EPIPHANY.

113

Collect.
J IGHTEN our hearts, vre beseech
Thee, 0 Lord, b}'- this cominf^
Festival : that being rid of the dark-
ness of this world, we may come to
the light of the eternal Country;
through.

Memoeial of S. Edward,
King and Confessor,

Ant. Well done, thou good and
faithful servant : enter thou into the
joy of thy Lord.

f. The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree.

I^. And spread abroad like a cedar
in Libanus.

Colled as in Memorial at Vespers.

Memorial of All Saints.

Ant. The Saints shall be joyful
with glory : they shall rejoice in their
beds.

J. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

I^. And glorious in Thy majesty.

Collect.
TyE pray Thee, 0 Lord, let the
intercession of all Thy Saints
be acceptable unto Thee; and grant
to us forgiveness of our sins, and the
remedies of eternal life : through.

No Ifemorial is made of S. Mary. If
this Vigil falls on a Sunday^ no
Memorial is made of All Saints.

All at the other Hours as on the Circum-
cision, excejA the Chapter at Prime, p.
32, and the Collect, which is the same
as at Lauds.

THE EPIPHANY.

Ants, and Psalms as at the Second Ves-
pers of Christmas Day, p. 96.

Chapter. Is. lx.
ARISE, shine; for thy light is
■^ come, and the glory of the Lord
is risen upon thee.

R7. The kings of Tharsis and of the
isles shall give presents, the kings
of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts
to the Lord God. "f. All kings
shall fall down before Him : all na-
tions shall do Him service. 117. The
kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring
gifts to the Lord God. y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. B^. Shall bring
gifts to the Lord God.

Hymn. Sostis Serodes impie.

WHY impious Herod, vaLnly fear,
That Christ the Saviour cometh here ?
He takes not earthly reahiis away,
Who gives the crown that lasts for aye.
To greet His hirth the wise men went,
Led hy the star before them sent :
Called on hy light, towards Light they press'd,
And by then- gifts their God confess'd.
In holy Joi'dan's purest wave
The heav'nly Lamb vouchsafed to lave ;
That He, to Whom was sin unknown,
Might cleanse His people from their own.
New miracle of power divine !
The water reddens into wine :
He spake the word ; and pour'd the wave
In other streams than nature gave.
All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay,
For Thine Epiphany to-day :
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

This Poxology is said throughout the
Octave to hymns of this metre.

'f. All they from Sheba shall come.

I^. They shall bring gold and in-
cense, and they shall shew forth the
praises of the Lord.

Ant. to Mag. When the wise men
saw the star, they said one to another :
This is the sign of the great King,
come let us seek Him and present
unto Him gifts; gold and incense
and myrrh.

Collect.
Q GOD, Who by the leading of
a star didst manifest Thy Only-

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begotten Son to the Gentiles ; merci-
fully grant that we, which know
Thee now bj' faith, may after this
life have the fruition of Thy glorious
Godhead; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

OTompline.

Ant. to Psalms. Thou hast ap-
peared, 0 Christ, Light of Light :
to Whom the wise men present
gifts. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Hymn. Salvator mundi Domine,
y. and I^. p. 69.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. Alleluia. All
they from Sheba shall come. Alleluia :
They shall bring gold and incense.
Alleluia, Alleluia.

This Compline is said daily throughout
the Octave.

y. All they from Sheba shall come.

R7. They shall bring gold and in-
cense, and they shall shew forth the
praises of the Lord.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. The Lord our Saviour, be-
gotten before the morning star, and.
before all ages : to-day appeared to
the world.

Ant. 2. Thy light, 0 Jerusalem, is
come ; and the glory of the Lord is
risen upon thee : and the Gentiles
shall come to thy light. Alleluia.

Ant. 3. When they had opened
their treasures, they presented unto
Him gifts : gold, and frankincense,
and myrrh. Alleluia.

Ant. 4. 0 ye seas and floods, bless
ye the Lord : 0 ye wells, bless ye
the Lord. Alleluia.

Ant. 5. Three are the gifts which
the wise men presented unto the Lord :
gold, and incense, and myrrh, to the

Son of God, the Mighty King.
Alleluia.

Chaptee. Is. lx.
A RISE, shine, for thy light is come,
and the glory of the Lord is risen
upon thee.

R'. Thanks be to God.
Hymn, a Patre Uniqeniiiis.

FROM God the Father, VirErin-born
To lis the only Son came down ;
By death the font'to consecrate,
The faithful to regenerate.

From highest heaven His course began,
lie took the form of mortal man ;
Creation by His death restored,
And shed new joys of life abroad.

Glide on. Thou glorious Sun, and bring
The gift of healing on Thy whig ;
The clearness of Thy light dispense
Unto Thy people's every sense.

Abide with us, O Lord, we pray,
The gloom of night remove away ;
Thy work of healing, Lord, begin,
And do away the stain of sin.

We know that Thou didst come of yore ;
Thou, we believe, shalt come once 'more :
Thy guardian shield o'er us extend.
Thine own dear sheepfold to defend.

All glory. Lord, to Thee, we pay,

For thine E])iphany to-day ;

All glory, as is ever meet.

To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

y. It is the Lord that commandeth
the waters.

R7. It is the glorious God that
maketh the thunder. It is the Lord
that ruleth the sea.

Ant. to Pen. To-day is the Church
joined to her heavenly Bridegroom ;
for in Jordan Christ hath washed
away her sins : the wise men hasten
with gifts to the roj'al nuptials; and
by water made wine are the guests
rejoiced. Alleluia.

Collect as at First Vespers.

A)it. The Lord our Saviour, be-
gotten before the morning star, and
before all ages : to-day appeared to
the world.

THE EPIPHANY.

115

Ant. to Quicunque. Thanks be to
Thee. p. 32.

Chaptee. 1 Tim. i.
>W unto the Kmg eternal, im-
mortal, invisible, the only wise
God, be honour and glorj, for ever
and ever. Amen.

I^. Jesu Christ, Son of the living
God : have mercy upon us. Alleluia.
Alleluia. y. Thou Who to-day
didst appear to the world. ^,^ Have
mercy upon us. Alleluia. Alleluia.
"f. Gloiy be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Pv7.
Jesu Christ, Son of the living God,
have mercy upon us. Alleluia. Alle-
luia.

y. 0 Lord, arise, help us.

R7. And deliver us for Thy IN'ame's
sake.

fierce.

Ant. Thy light, 0 Jerusalem, is
come ; and the glory of the Lord is
risen upon thee : and the Gentiles
shall come to thy light. Alleluia.
Chapter as at Lauds.

BJ. All they from Sheba shall come:
Alleluia. Alleluia, y. They shall
bring gold and incense, and they shall
shew forth the praises of the Lord.
ly. Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. R". All they from
Sheba shall come. Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. The kings of Tharsis and of the
isles shall give presents.

R". The kings of Arabia and Saba
shall bring gifts.

Ant. When they had opened their
treasures, they presented unto Him
gifts : gold, and frankincense, and
myrrh. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Is. lx.
'THE Lord shall arise upon thee,
and His glory shall be seen up-

on thee. And the Gentiles shall come
to thy light, and kings to the bright-
ness of thy rising.

RT. The kings of Tharsis and of the
isles shall give presents : Alleluia.
Alleluia. Y. The kings of Arabia
and Saba shall bring gifts. P/. Alle-
luia. Alleluia, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. RT. The kings of Tharsis
and of the isles shall give presents.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. 0 worship the Lord.

^'. In the beauty of holiness.

Ant. Three are the gifts which the
wise men presented unto the Lord :
gold, and incense, and niA'rrh, to
the Son of God, the Mighty King,
AUeluia.

Chaptee. Is. lx.
A LL they from Sheba shall come ;
they shall bring gold and incense,
and they shall shew forth the praises
of the Lord.

I^'. 0 worship the Lord : Alle-
luia. Alleluia. T. In the beauty of
holiness. RT. Alleluia. Alleluia!^ y.
Glor}' be to the Father, and to the Son:
and to the Hoh' Ghost. I^". 0 wor-
ship the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. Worship the Lord.

l^-. All ye angels of His.

Ants. andFsalms of Christmas Lay, p. 96.

Chaptee. Is. lx.
A EISE, shine, for thy light is come,
and the glory of the Lord is risen
upon thee.

R". Three are the gifts of mystic
meaning which the wise men pre-
sented to-day, by gold is signified the
power of the King, incense proclaims
the Great High Priest, and myrrh,

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the burial of the Lord. f". The wise
men worshipped the Author of our
salvation in the cradle, and of their
treasures they offered Him mystical
gifts. I^. By gold is signified the
power of the King, incense proclaims
the Great High Priest, and myrrh,
the burial of the Lord. f'. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. By gold is
signified the power of the King,
incense proclaims the Great High
Priest, and myrrh, the burial of the
Lord.

Hymn. Hostis Herodes impie,
'f. and I^. as at First Vespers, p. 113.

Ant. to Mag. There came wise
men from the East to Bethlehem, to
worship the Lord, and when they
had opened their treasures, they pre-
sented unto Him precious gifts : gold
as to the great King, incense as
to the true God, and myrrh for His
burial. Alleluia.

Feom the Feast of the
Epiphany till the Octave.

All as on the Festival except that which
follows :

The Psalms at Lauds are all said under
this

Ant. The Lord our Saviour, be-
gotten before the morning star, and
before all ages : to-day appeared to
the world.

At Vespers the I^. is omitted.

The following Antiphons are said at
Lauds and Vespers to Benedictus and
Magnificat, except on Sunday :

Ant. 1. The star shines like a
flame, and points out God, the King
of kings : wise men saw it, and
brought gifts to Christ the King.

Ant. 2. When the wise men saw
the star, they rejoiced with exceeding
great joy : and when they were come

into the house, they presented unto
Him gifts ; gold, and incense, and
mja-rh.

Ant. 3. A voice sounded from
heaven, and the voice of the Father
was heard, saying : This is My be-
loved Son, in Whom I am well
pleased ; hear Him.

Ant. 4. The wise men, being
warned of God in a dream : departed
into their own country another way.

The Office is thus said until the day of the
Octave, except on Sunday.

SUNDAY IN THE OCTAVE.

All as on the Feast of the Epiphany, ex-
cept that ivhich follows : at both Ves-
pers all as on the Second Vespers of
the Feast ; except that the ly. to the
Chapter is omitted.

Memorial oe Sunday.

Ant. And the Child Jesus tarried
behind in Jerusalem : and Joseph
and His mother knew not of it.

^. Let our evening prayer come
up before Thee, 0 Lord.

I^. And let Thy mercy come down
upon us.

Collect.
A LORD, we beseech Thee, merci-
fully to receive the prayers of
Thy people which call upon Thee ;
and grant that they may both per-
ceive and know what things they
ought to do, and also may have grace
and power faithfully to fulfil the
same; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
^fter the Octave, this Collect is said at

every Hour till the next Sunday.

Memoeial of S. Maey,
As on Octave of S. Stephen, p. 111.

OCTAVE OF THE EPIPHANY.

117

Memorial op Sunday.

Ant. But they, supposing Him to
have been in the company, went a
day's journey : and they sought Him
among their kinsfolk and acquaint-
ance.

t. The Lord is King.

I^. He hath put on glorious ap-
parel. Alleluia.

Collect as above.

Memorial of S. Mary,

As on Octave of S. Stephen, p. 111.

At Frime, Ant. to Quicunque, Thee

duly, &c. p. 32.

Memorial of Sunday.

Ant. Son, why hast Thou thus
dealt with us ? behold. Thy father
and I have sought Thee sorrowing :
And He said unto them, How is it
that ye sought Me ? wist ye not that
I must be about My Father's busi-
ness ?

'f. Lord, let my prayer be set
forth.

I^. In Thy sight as the incense.
Collect as above.

Memorial of S. Mary.
As on p. 111.

OCTAVE OF THE EPIPHANY.

If the Octave of the Epiphany fall on
Sunday, the Office is of the Octave, with
Memorial of Sunday.

Ants, and Fsalms as on Christinas Bay,

p. 96.

Chapter. Is. xxv.

Q LORD, Thou art my God; I will

exalt Thee, I will praise Thy

Name; for Thou hast done wonderful
things ; Thy counsels of old are faith-
fulness and truth.

I^. In the form of a dove the Holy
Spirit was seen. The voice of the
Father was heard, This is My Beloved
Son, in Whom I am well pleased,
hear ye Him. f". It is the Lord
that commandeth the waters, it is the
glorious God that maketh the thun-
der. It is the Lord that ruleth the
sea. T^. The voice of the Father was
heard. This is My beloved Son, in
Whom I am well pleased, hear ye
Him. f" . Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. Hear ye Him.

Hymn. Sostis Serodes impie,
f. andl^., p. 113.

Ant. to Mag. The soldier baptizes
the King, the servant his Lord, John
the Saviour : the water of Jordan
was astonished, the Dove bore wit-
ness, and the voice of the Father was
heard. This is My beloved Son.

Collect of the Epiphany, p. 114.

Memorial of S. Mary.

As on the Octave of S. Stephen, p. 111.

Eaut(S*

f". All they from Sheba shall come.

I^. They shall bring gold and in-
cense, and they shall shew forth the
praises of the Lord.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. The Saviour came to be
baptised that by water He might
restore fallen nature : and renew the
old man and clothe us with a garment
of grace.

Ant. 2. Thee, 0 God our Saviour,
we all glorify : Who by the Holy
Ghost and by fire dost purify human
corruption.

Ant. 3. The Baptist trembles, and

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PEOPER OF SEASONS.

dares not touch the holy head of Grod :
but cries with fear, Sanctify me, 0
my Saviour.

Ant. 4. The Saviour breaks the
head of the dragon in the waters of
Jordan : delivering all men from his
power.

Ajit. 5. To-day is declared a great
mystery : for the Creator of all things
hath purged our sins in Jordan.

Chapter. Is. xxv.
A LOKD, Thou art my God; I will
^ exalt Thee, I will praise Thy
Name : for Thou hast done wonderful
things; Thy counsels of old are faith-
fulness and truth.

Hymn. A JPatre JJnigenitus,
^. andR?. p. 114.

Ant. to Ben. John the forerunner
was glad, and all the world made
joyful when the Lord was baptised in
Jordan : water was hallowed and a
fountain opened for sins. To the
same Lord let all men cry, Have
mercy upon us.

Memorial oe S. Mart.
As on the Octave of S. Stejjhen, p. 111.

Ant. The Saviour came to be bap-
tised, that by water He might restore
fallen nature : and renew the old man
and clothe us with a garment of grace.

fierce.

Ant. Thee, 0 God our Saviour, w^e
all glorify : Who by the Holy Ghost
and by fire, dost purify human cor-
ruption.

Chapter as at Lauds.
lyi^. at all the Hours as on the Epiphany.

Ant. The Baptist trembles, and
dares not touch the holy head of God :
but cries with fear. Sanctify me, 0
my Saviour.

Chapter. Is. xxvi. xxviii.
Q LORD, Thy hand is lifted up.

The Lord of Hosts shall be for a
crown of glory.

Nones*

Ant. To-day is declared a great
mystery : for the Creator of all things
hath purged our sins in Jordan.

Chapter. Is. xii.
YY ITH joy shall ye draw water out
of the wells of salvation : and
in that day shall ye say. Praise the
Lord, call upon His Name.

Sfconli T:Jei5pers*

Sunday Psalms, with Ants, of Lauds.

Chapter, Hymn, ^. and I^.,
as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Mag. Water was hallow-
ed when the glory of Christ appeared :
may the whole world draw water out
of the wells of salvation, for now
is every creature sanctified through
Christ our God.

Collect of the Epiphany, p. 114.

Memorial oe S. Mart.

As^. 111.

If the Octave of the Epiphany falls on

Saturday, the Second Vespers are of

the Octave, and a Memorial is made of

Sunday.
The day after the Octave of the Epiphany,

everything as in the Psalter, except that

which follows.
These Hymns are said from the Octave of

the Epiphany till the First Vespers of

the First Sunday in Lent, exclusive.

SATURDAY.
Hymn. Deus Creator omnium.

0 blest Creator, God most high,
Great Ruler of the starry skj-,
Who, robing: day -with beauteous light,
Hast clothed in soft repose the night :

OCTAVE OF THE EPIPHANY.

119

That sleep may wearied limbs restore,
And fit for toil and use once more ;
May gently soothe the careworn breast,
And lull our anxious griefs to rest ;
"We thank Thee for the day now gone ;
We pray Thee while the night comes on,
Help us, poor sinners, as we raise
Our wonted oflFering of praise.
To Thee our hearts their music bring.
Thee our united voices sing ;
To Thee our pure affections soar.
Thee may our chastened souls adore.
So when the deepening shades prevail,
And night o'er day hath dropped her veil.
Faith may no wildering darkness know,
But night with faith's own radiance glow.
From every wrongful passion free,
Our inmost hearts make sleep in Thee,
Nor let the fiend with envious snare
Our rest with sinful terroi-s scare.
Christ, with the Father ever one :
Spirit, of Father and of Son ;
God over all, of mighty sway,
Shield us, great Trinity, we pray. Amen.

f'. Let our evening prayer come
up before Thee, 0 Lord.

I^. And let Thy mercy come down
on us.

SUNDAY.

Hymn. JEterne rerum Conditor.

DREAD Framer of the earth and sky.
Who dost the circling seasons give,
And all the cheerful change supply

Of alternating mom and eve :
Light of our darksome journey here.

With days dividing night from night :
Loud crow's the dawn's shrill harbinger,

And wakens up the sunbeams bright.
Forthwith at this, the darkness chill

Retreats before the star of moi-n :
And from their busy schemes of ill,

The vagrant crews of night return.
Fresh hope, at this, the sailor cheers.

The waves their stormy strife allay ;
The Church's Rock at this, in tears,

Hastens to wash his guilt away.
Arise ye, then, with one accord :

Norlonger wrapt in shmiber lie ;
The cock rebukes all who their Lord

By sloth neglect, by sin deny.
At his clear cry joy springs afresh.

Health courses through the sick man's veins,
The dagger glides into its sheath,

The fallen soul her faith regains.
Jesu ! look on us when we fall ; —

One momentary glance of Thine
Can from her guilt the soul recall

To tears of penitence divine.

Awake us from false sleep profound.
And through our senses pour Thy light ;

Be Thy blest Name the first we sound
At early dawn, the last at night.

Boxology till Candlemas :
All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

And the Doxology is thus said in all
Hymns, except Deus Creator omnium,
during this season.

After Candlemas :
All laud to God the Father be ;
AH laud, eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet.
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

y. and ly. to Hymns at Sunday Lauds :■
Till Septuagesima :

^. The Lord is King.

^. He hath put on glorious ap-
parel. Alleluia.

From Septuagesima till Lent :
y. Lord, Thou hast been our refuge.
I^. From one generation to another.

Hymn. Lucis Creator optime,

f . and IV. p. 49.

MONDAY.

Eautiis.

Hymn. Splendor JPaternce Glorice.

THOU brightness of the Father's ray,
True Light of light and Day of day ;
Light's foimtain and eternal spring :
Thou Morn the morn illumining !
Glide in. Thou very Sun divine ;
With everlasting brightness shine :
And shed abroad on every sense
The Spirit's light and influence.
Thee, Father, let us seek aright :
The Father of perpetual light :
The Father of almighty grace :
Each wile of sin away to chase.
Our acts with courage do Thou fill :
Blunt Thou the tempter's tooth of ill :
Misfortune into good convert.
Or give us grace to bear unhurt.
Our spirits, whatsoe'er betide.
In chaste and loyal bodies guide ;
Let faith, with fervour unalloy'd,
The bane of falsehood still avoid ;

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And Christ our daily food be nigh,
And faith our daily cup supply ;
So may we quaff, to calm and bless,
The Spii'it's rapturous holiness.
Now let the day in joy pass on :
Our modesty like early dawn,
Our faith like noontide splendour glow,
Our souls the twilight never know.

Doxology till Candlemas :
All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Yirgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

'^. Have I not thought upon Thee
when I was waking ?
I^. Because Thou hast been my helper.

After Candlemas :
All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

"^. and ^. as before Candlemas.
Hymn. Immense coeli Conditor.

0 GREAT Creator of the sky,
Who wouldest not the floods on high
With earthly waters to confound,
But mad'st the firmament their bound ;
The floods above Thou didst ordain ;
The floods below Thou didst restrain :
That moisture might attemper heat,
Lest the parch'd earth should ruin meet.
Upon our souls, good Lord, bestow
The gift of grace in endless flow :
Lest some renewed deceit or wile
Of former sin should us beguile.
Let faith discover heavenly light ;
So shall its rays direct us right :
And let this faith each error chase ;
And never give to falsehood place.

Doxology till Candlemas :

All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Yirgin-born, to Thee !
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amtn.

■^. Lord, let my prayer be set forth.
1^7. In Thy sight as the incense.

After Candlemas :
O Father, that we ask be done.
Through Jesus Christ, Thine onlv Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost, and thee,
Shall live and reign' eternally. Amen.

'^. and I^. as before Candlemas.

TUESDAY.
Hymn. Ales diei nuntius.

THE winged herald of the day
Proclaims the morn's approaching ray :
And Christ the Lord our souls excites,
And so to endless life invites.
Take up thy bed, to each He cries.
Who sick, or wrapped in slumber lies :
And chaste, and just, and sober stand.
And watch : My coming is at hand.
With earnest cry, with tearful care,
Call we the Lord to hear our prayer.
While supplication, pure and deep,
Forbids each chastened heart to sleep.
Do Thou, 0 Christ, our slumbers wake ;
Do Thou the chains of darkness break ;
Purge Thou our former sms awaj,
And in our souls new light display.

Doxology., ^ . and I^., according to Rubric y
p. 120.

17e0per.3,

Hymn. Telluris in gens Conditor.

EARTH'S mighty Maker, Who«e command
Rais'd from the sea the solid land ;
And drove each billowy heap away.
And bade the earth stand firm for aye :
That so with flowers of golden hue,
The seeds of each it might renew ;
And fruit-trees bearing" fruit might yield, —
And pleasant pasture of the field :
Our spirit's rankling wounds efface
With dewy freshness of Thy grace :
That grief may cleanse each deed of ill.
And o'er each lust may triumph still.

Let e\'ery soul Thy law obey.
And keep from every evil Avay ;
Rejoice each promis'd good to win,
And flee from every mortal sin.

Doxology, ^. and I^., according to Itubric,
p. 120.

WEDNESDAY.
Hymn. I^ox et tenehrce et nuhila.

HENCE, night and clouds that night-time
brings,
Confus'd and dark and troubled things :
Tiie dawn is here ; the sky grows white ;
Christ is at hand : depart from sight !

Earth's dusky veil is torn away,
Pierc'd by the sparkling beams of day :
The world resumes its hues apace.
Soon as the day-star shews its face.

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But Thee, O Christ, alone we seek,
With conscience pure and temper meek :
"With tears and chants we humbly pray
That Thou would'st guide us through the day.

For many a shade obscures each sense,
Which needs Thy beams to purge it thence :
Light of the morning star, illume,
Serenely shining, all our gloom !

Doxologijf y. andV^., according to FaibriCy
p. 120.

Hymn. CcbU Deus sanctissime.

OGOD, Whose hand hath spread the sky
And all its shining hosts on high,
And painting it with fiery light,
Made it so beauteous and so bright :

Thou, when the Wednesday was begun,
Didst frame the circle of the sun,
And set the moon for ordered change,
And planets for their wider range :

To night and day, by certain line.
Their varying bounds Thou didst assign ;
And gav'st a signal known and meet,
For months begun and months complete.

Enlighten Thou the hearts of men ;
Polluted souls make pure again ;
Unloose the bands of guilt within ;
Kemove the burden of our sin.

Doxology, f^. and'^., according to Mubric,
p. 120.

THURSDAY.
Hymn. Lux ecce surgit aurea.

BEHOLD the golden dawn arise ;
The paling night forsakes the skies :
Those shades that hid the world from view,
And us to dangerous error drew.

May this new day be calmly past,
May we keep pure while it shall last ;
Nor let our lips from truth depart,
Nor dark designs engage the heart.

So may the day speed on ; the tongue
No falsehood know, the hands no wrong :
Our eyes from wanton gaze refrain ;
No guilt our guarded bodies stain.

For God All-seeing from on high
Surveys us with a watchful eye ;
Each day our ev'ry act He knows,
From early dawn to evening's close.

Doxology, f". and'S:^., according to Mubric,
p. 120.

Hymn. Magna Deus potentice^

ALMIGHTY God, Who from the flood
Didst bring to light a twofold brood ;
Part in the firmament to fly.
And part in ocean depths to lie :

Appointing fishes in the sea.

And fowls in open air to be ;

That each, by origin the same,

Its separate dwelling-place might claim :

Grant that Thy servants, by the tide
Of blood and water purified.
No guilty fall from Thee may know.
Nor death eternal undergo.

Let none despair through sin's distress;
Be none puff'ed up with boastfulness ;
That contrite hearts be not dismayed,
Nor haughty souls in ruin laid.

Doxology, ^. and ly., according to Rubric,
p. 120.

FRIDAY.
Hymn. Sterna cceli gloria.

ETERNAL glory of the sky.
Blest hope of frail humanity.
The Father's sole-begotten One,
Yet born a spotless Virgin's Son :

Uplift us with Thine arm of might,
And let our hearts rise pure and bright ;
And ardent in God's praises, pay
The thanks we owe Him every day.

The day-star's rays are glittering clear,
And tells that day itself is near ;
The shadows of the night depart ;
Thou, Holy Light, illume the heart !

Within our senses ever dwell.
And worldly darkness thence expel :
Long as the days of life endure.
Preserve our souls devout and pure.

The faith that first must be possessed,
Root deep within our inmost breast :
And joyous hope in second place ;
Then charity, Thy greatest grace.

Doxology, 'f. andB^., according to Hubric,
p. 120.

Hymn.

Plasmator hominis Deus.

MAKER of men ! from heaven Thy throne
Who orderest all things, God alone ;
By Whose decree the teeming earth
To reptile and to beast gave birth :

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The mighty forms that fill the land,
Instinct vrith life at Thy command,
Thou gav'st subdued to humankind
For service in their rank assigned.

From all Thy servants chase away
Whate'er of thought impure to-day
Hath mingled with the heart's intent.
Or with the actions hath been blent.

In heaven Thine endless joys bestow,
But grant Thy gifts of grace below :
From chains of strife our souls release ;
Bind fast the gentle bands of peace.

Doxology^ y. and I^. according to Eubric,
p. 120.

SATUEDAY.
Hymn. Aurora jam spargit polum.

DAWN sprinkles all the east with light ;
Day o'er the earth is gliding bright ;
Morn's glittering I'ays their course begin ;
Farewell to darkness and to sin.

Each phantom of the night depart,
Each thought of guilt forsake the heart :
Let every ill that darkness brought
Beneath its shade now come to nought.

So that last morning, dread and great.
Which we with trembling hope await,
With blessed light for us shall glow,
W^ho chant the song we sang below.

Doxology^ 'f. and I^. according to Rubric,
p. 120.

Eautis.

Memoeial of S. Maey.

Said on Ferias and Simple Feasts till

Candlemas.
Ant. The Eoot of Jesse hath hud-
ded ; a Star hath risen out of Jacob :
a Virgin hath brought forth the Sa-
viour. We praise Thee, 0 our God.
^. After child-bearing thou re-
mainedst a Virgin.
I^. 0 Mother of God.

Collect as at Vespers.
Memorial of All Saints.

Said on Ferias and Simple Feasts till Ash
Wednesday.
Ant. Let the Saints be joyful

with glory : let them rejoice in their
beds.

J. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

I^. And glorious in Thy Majesty.
Collect as at Vespers.

Memorial of S. Mary.
Ant. In the burning bush which
Moses saw unconsuraed : we recognise
the preservation of thy glorious vir-
ginity, 0 Mother of God.

y. Thou art become fair and
pleasant.

I^. In thy delights, 0 holy Mother
of God.

Let us pray.
Collect.
GOD, Who through the fruitful
virginity of the blessed Virgin
Mary hast bestowed the rewards of
eternal salvation on the human race :
grant, we pray Thee, that she may
intercede for us, through whom we
have received the Author of Life, Thy
Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Memorial of All Saints.
Ant. 0 how glorious is the king-
dom where all the Saints rejoice with
Christ : they are clothed with white
robes, and follow the Lamb whither-
soever He goeth.

y. Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord.

I^. And be joyful, all ye that are
true of heart.

Let us pray.
Collect.
T^TTE pray Thee, 0 Lord, let the in-
tercession of all Thy Saints be
acceptable unto Thee ; and grant to
us forgiveness of our sins, and the
remedies of eternal life ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord ; Who.

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On Sundays till Septuagesima, and Feasts
of Nine Lessons^ Memorial of S. Mary
as on Octave of S. Stephen, p. 111.

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE
EPIPHANY.

Ant. to Mag. My sins, 0 Lord,
are stuck fast in me like arrows : but
do Thou heal me by the remedies of
penitence, before the wounds become
corrupt.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and everlasting Gocl,
Who dost govern all things in
heaven and earth ; mercifully hear
the supplications of Thy people, and
grant us Thy peace all the days of
our life; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. There was a marriage
in Cana of Galilee : and the Mother
of Jesus was there. And Jesus also
was called.

Secottti Vt%^tx^.

Ant. to Mag. And when they
wanted wine, Jesus saith unto them :
Pill the waterpots with water; and it
was made wine. Alleluia.

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE
EPIPHANY.

Ant. to Mag. as on Second Sunday
after Epiphany.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,
mercifully look upon our infirm-
ities, and in all our dangers and ne-
cessities stretch forth Thy right hand
to help and defend us; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. When He was come
down from the mountain, great mul-
titudes followed Him. And behold,
there came a leper and worshipped
Him, saying : Lord, if Thou wilt,
Thou canst make me clean. And
Jesus put forth His hand, and touched
him, saying, I will; be thou clean.

Seconal l^espers.

Ant. to Mag. Lord, my servant
lieth at home sick of the palsy, griev-
ously tormented : and Jesus saith
unto him, I will come and heal him.

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE
EPIPHANY.

dFirst Fegjperis.

Ant. to Mag. as on Second Sunday
after Epiphany.

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who knowest us to be set
in the midst of so many and great
dangers, that by reason of the frailty
of our nature we cannot always stand
upright : grant to us such strength
and protection, as may support us in
all dangers, and cai-ry us through all
temptations ; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

flautiis.

Ant. to Ben. And when He was
entered into a ship. His disciples
followed Him. And behold, there
arose a great tempest in the sea, in-
somuch that the ship was covered
with the waves : but He was asleep.
And His disciples came to Him, and
awoke Him, saying. Lord, save us,
we perish.

Second Vz%'^n%.

Ant. to Mag. He arose, and re-

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buked the winds and the sea
there was a great calm.

and

EIFTH SUjS^DAY AFTER THE
EPIPHANY.

Anf. to Mag. as on Second Sunday after
Epiphany.

Collect.
r\ LORD, we beseech Thee to keep
Thy Church and household con-
tinually in Thy true religion : that
they who do lean only upon the hope
of Thy heavenly grace, may evermore
be defended by Thy mighty power ;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. Sir, didst not thou
sow good seed in thy field ? from
whence then hath it tares ? : He said
unto them, An enemy hath done this.

Ant. to Mag. Gather ye together
first the tares, and bind them in
bundles to burn them : but gather
the wheat into my barn.

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE
EPIPHANY.

Ant. to Mag. as on Second Sunday after
Epiphany.

Collect. (English, iggij
r\ GOD, Whose blessed Son was
manifested that He might destroy
the works of the devil, and make us
the sons of God, and heirs of eternal
life ; grant us, we beseech Thee, that,
having this hope, we may purify our-
selves, even as He is pure ; that, when
He shall appear again with power and
great glory, we may be made like
unto Him in His eternal and glorious

kingdom; where with Thee,0 Father,
and Thee, 0 Holy Ghost, He liveth
and reigneth, ever one God, world
without end. Amen.

Hautis,

Ant. to Ben. Immediately after
the tribulation of those days shall the
sun be darkened, and the moon shall
not give her light : and the stars shall
fall from heaven, and the powers of
the heavens shall be shaken.

Ant. to Mag. Then shall appear
the sign of the Son of Man in heaven:
and then shall all the tribes of the
earth mourn.

SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY.

From henceforth till Easter, Alleluia is
not said. In its place at the beginning
of each Hour is said :

Praise be to Thee, 0 Lord, King of
eternal glory.

£^ix%i Ucspns-

Chaptee. 1 Cor. xi.
TZNOW ye not, that they which run
in a race run all, but one receiv-
eth the prize ? So run that ye may
obtain.

I^. Thus the heavens and the earth
were finished, and all the host of
them : and on the seventh day God
ended His work which He had
made, and He rested from all His
work which He had made. ^. And
God saw every thing that He had
made, and behold, it was very good.
^7. And He rested from all His work
which He had made. y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. And He rested
from all His work which He had
made.

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Hymn. Deus Creator omnium, p. 118.

Ant. to Mag. And the Lord God
planted a garden eastward in Eden :
and there He put the man whom He
had formed.

Collect.
LORD, we beseech Thee favour-
ably to hear the prayers of Thy j
people; that we, who are justly pun- j
ished for our offences, may be merci- i
fully delivered by Thy goodness, for j
the"^ glory of Thy Xame ; through I
Jesus Christ our Saviour, Who liveth j
and reigneth with Thee and the Holy
Ghost, ever one God, world without \
end. Amen. |

From Septuagesima till Fassiontide no
Memorial is to he said oyi Saturday or
Sunday, except a Feast falls on one of
those days and except in the case of
Septuagesima falling before Candlemas,
in which latter case the Memorial of
S. 3Iary,p. Ill, is said at both Vespers,
a7xd at Lauds, omitting Alleluia.

Fsalms of Sunday, asfolloivs :

Ant. 1. Have mercy upon me, 0
God : wash me throughly from my
wickedness, for against Thee only
have I sinned.

Miserere mei, Feus. Psalm li.

Ant. 2. I will thank Thee : for
Thou hast heard me.

Confitemini Fomini. Psalm cxriii.

Ant. 3. 0 God, my God, early will
I seek Thee : because Thou hast been
my helper.

Feus, Feus mens, Psalm Ixiii. and
Feus misereattir. Psalm lxvii.

Ant. 4. Blessed art Thou, 0 God,
in the firmament of heaven : and
above all to be praised and glorified
for ever.

Benedicite, omn ia opera.

Ant. b. O praise : the Lord of
heaven.

Laudate Fominurn. Psalm cxlvii.
These are the Sunday Fsalms from hence-
forth till Easter.

Chaptee. 1 Cor. ix.
XTXOW ye not, that they which run
in a race run all, but one receiv-
eth the prize ? So run that ye may
obtain.

RJ. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Sterne rerum ConditoTy
y. and R7. p. 119.

Ant. to Ben. The kingdom of
heaven is like unto a man that is an
householder : which went out early in
the morning to hire labourers into
his vineyard, saith the Lord.

Ant. And when he had agreed
with the labourers for a penny a-day :
he sent them into his vineyard.

Dominus regna\-it, Psalm xciii., is said
at Frime from henceforth till Easter,
instead of Confitemini Domino, Psalm
cxviii.

Ant. And he went out about the
third hour, and saw others standing
idle in the market-place, and said
unto them : Go ye also into the vine-
yard, and whatsoever is right I will
give you.

Chaptee. 1 Cor. xi.
TT'XOW ye not, that they which run
in a race run all, but one receiv-
eth the prize ? So run that ye may
obtain.

R7. Thou hast been* [the Choir
continues] my succour, 0 Lord, leave
me not. y. Xeither forsake me, 0 God
of my salvation. R", Leave me not.
T. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

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I^. Thou hast been my succour, 0
Lord, leave me not.

"f . I said. Lord, be merciful unto
me.

R7. Heal my soul, for I have sinned
against Thee.

The I^. is thus said at the Hours on
Sunday from this day till the end of Lent:
and on all Ferias in Lent, between the
first Sunday and Maundy Thursday.

Ant. Why stand ye here all the
day idle .P : They sa^^ unto him. Be-
cause no mail hath hired us.

Chaptee. 1 Cor. ix.
A ND every man that striveth for
the mastery is temperate in all
things : now they do it to obtain a
corruptible crown, but we an incor-
ruptible.

I^. Thou, 0 Lord,* art my hope
even from my youth, y. Through
Thee have I been holden up ever since
I was born. Thou art He that took
me out of my mother's womb, ^7. My
hope even from my youth. T. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. ^. Thou,
0 Lord, art my hope even from my
youth.

"f. The Lord is my Shepherd,
therefore can I lack nothing.

I^. He shall feed me in a green
pasture.

Ant. The householder said to his
labourers : Why stand ye here all the
day idle P They say unto him, Be-
cause no man hath hired us. He
saith unto them, Go ye also into the
vineyard; and whatsoever is right,
that shall ye receive.

Chaptee. 1 Cor. x.
lyrOREOVER, brethren, I would
not that ye should be ignorant,

how that all our fathers were under
the cloud, and all passed through the
sea; and were all baptized unto Moses
in the cloud and in the sea,

1^7. 0 cleanse * Thou me from m^-
secret faults, y. Keep Thy servant
also from presumptuous sins. I^.
From my secret faults, y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. 0 cleanse
Thou me from my secret faults.

y. Thou hast been my succour.

R'. Leave me not, neither forsake
me, 0 God of my salvation.

Chaptee. 1 Cor, ix,
"[ZNOW ye not, that they which run
in a race run all, but one receiv-
eth the prize .P So run, that ye may
obtain.

I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Lucis Creator optime,
y. and IV'., p. 49.

Ant. to Mag. So when even was
come, the lord of the vineyard saith
unto his steward : Call the labourers,
and give them their hire.
Ants, to Benedictus and Magnificat for

the current week when the Office is of

the feria.

Ant. 1. Call the labourers : and
give them their hire, saith the Lord.

Ant. 2, But the lord of the vine-
yard answered one of them, and said.
Friend, I do thee no wrong : didst
thou not agree with me for a penny ?
Take that thine is, and go thy way.

Ant. 3. Friend, I do thee no wrong:
didst not thou agree with me for a
penny ? Take that thine is, and go
thy way.

Ant. 4. Take that thine is, and go
thy way : for I am just, saith the
Lord.

Ant. 5. Is it not lawful for me to

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do what I will with mine own ? : Is
thine eye evil, because I am good ?
saith the Lord.

A7it. 6. The first shall be last, and
the last first : fi^r many are called, but
few chosen, saith the Lord.

Ant. 7. So the last shall be first,
and the first last : for many are
called, but few chosen, saith the Lord.

SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY.

Chaptee. 2 Cor. xi.
IkTE suffer fools gladly, seeing ye
yourselves are wise. For ye
suffer if a man bring you into bond-
age, if a man devour you, if a man
take of you, if a man exalt himself, if
a man smite you on the face.

1^7. Noah sent forth a dove, to see
if the waters were abated, and lo, in
her mouth was an olive leaf when she
returned to him into the ark. y. The
dove, bearing in her mouth the sign
of God's mercy. I^. Eeturaed to him
into the ark. f. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. Rr. She returned to
him into the ark.

Hymn. Deus Creator omnium,

f. andl^., p. 118.

Ant. to Mag. And God said unto
Noah : I do set My bow in the cloud,
and it shall be for a token of a cove-
nant between Me and the earth.

Collect.
Q LORD God, Who seest that we
put not our trust in any thing
that we do ; mercifully grant that by
Thy power we may be defended
against all adversity : through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Fsalms as on Septuagesima Sunday.
Ant. 1. Accordins: to the multitude

of Thy mercies : do away mine of-
fences.

Ant. 2. Thou art my God, and I
will thank Thee : Thou art my God,
and I will praise Thee.

Ant. 3. Early wmII I seek Thee :
that I might behold Thy power.

Ant. 4. Praise Him : and magnify
Him for ever.

Ant. 5. 0 praise the Lord of hea-
ven : praise Him, all ye angels of His.
Chapter as at First Vesj^ers.

R7. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Sterne reriim Conditor,
y. and R7., p. 119.

Ant. to JBen. When much people
were gathered together, and were
come to Him out of every city, He
spake by a parable : A sower went
out to sow his seed.

Ant. And other fell on good
ground, and sprang up, and bare
fruit an hundred-fold : and other
some sixty-fold.

Kitxtt.

Ant. The seed fell on good ground :
and brought forth fruit with patience.

Chapter. 2 Cor. xi.
VE suffer fools gladly, seeing ye
yourselves are wise. For ye
suffer if a man bring you into bond-
age, if a man devour you, if a man
take of you, if a man exalt himself,
if a man smite you on the face.
ly. Thou hast been. p. 125.

Ant. When Jesus had said these
things, He cried : He that hath ears
to hear, let him hear.

Chapter. 2 Cor. xii.
T KNEW a man in Christ, above
fourteen years ago (whether in

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the- body I cannot tell; or whether
out of the body I cannot tell : God
knoweth ;) such an one caught up to
the third heaven.

R7. Thou, O Lord, art my hope,
p. 126.

Ant. Unto you it is given to know
the m}' steries of the kingdom of God :
but to others in parables, saith Jesus
to His disciples.

Chaptee. 2 Cor. xii.
A ND I knew such a man, (whether
in the body or out of the body
I cannot tell : God knoweth :) how
that he was caught up into pa ^-adise,
and heard unspeakable words, which
it is not lawful for a man to utter.
I^. 0 cleanse Thou me. p. 126.

SecontJ Uespets.

Chapter as at First Vespers,
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Lucis Creaior optime,
f. and ly., p. 49.

Ant. to Mag. They, which in an
honest and good heart keep the word
of God : bring forth fruit with pa-
tience.
Ants, to Benedictus and Magnificat for

the week, when the Office is of the

Feria.

Ant. 1. The seed is the word of
God, but the Sower is Christ : he that
heareth Him abideth for ever.

Ant. 2. But that on the good
ground are they, which in an honest
and good heart : having heard the
word, keep it, and bring forth fruit
with patience.

Ant. 3. If ye desire to be truly
rich : love the true riches.

Ant. 4. If ye seek the height of
true honour : hasten with all speed
to the heavenly country.

QUIKQUAGESIMA SUNDAY.

Chaptee. 1 Cor. xiii.
^HOUGH I speak with the tongues
of men and of angels, and have
not charity, I am become as sounding
brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

I^. When Abraham returned from
the slaughter of the four kings,
there met him Melchisedec, king of
Salem, bringing forth bread and wine,
and he was the priest of the most
high God, and he blessed him. "f.
Blessed be Abraham of the most
high God, Who created heaven and
earth. ^7. And he was the priest of
the most high God, and he blessed
him. y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. And he blessed him.

Hymn. Deus Creator omnium,
y. and I^., p. 118.

Ant. to Mag. When Abraham
abode in the plain of Mamre, he saw
three youths coming down by the
way : he beheld three, but adored One.

Collect.
Q LORD, Who hast taught us that
all our doings without charity
are nothing worth : send Thy Holy
Ghost, and pour into our hearts that
most excellent gift of charity, the
very bond of peace and of all virtues,
without which whosoever liveth is
counted dead before Thee; grant this
for Thine only Son Jesus Christ's
sake. Amen.
^^ [Or this,

TT7E beseech Thee, 0 Lord, mercifully
^ ^ to hear our prayers : that we, being
loosed from the chains of our sins, may
be preserved from all adversities; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.]

Psalms as on Sejytuagesima Sunday.
Ant. L Turn Thy face, 0 Lord,

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from my sins : and put out all my
misdeeds.

Ant. 2. The Lord is my strength,
and my song : and is become ray
salvation.

Ant. 3. Have I not thought upon
Thee, when I was waking ^ : because
Thou hast been my helper.

Ant.^. Let us ever bless the Father,
the Son : and the Holy Ghost.

Ant. 5. Young men and maidens,
old men and children ; shall praise the
Name of the Lord.

Chaptee. 1 Cor. xiii.
nPHOUGH I speak with the tongues
of men and of angels, and have
not charity, I am become as sounding
brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Sterne rerum Conditor,
f. andl^., p. 119.

Ant. to Ben. Behold, we go up to
Jerusalem : and all things that are
written by the prophets concerning
the Son of Man shall be accomplished.

Ant. to Psalms. As Jesus was
come nigh unto Jericho : the blind
man cried to Him that he might re-
ceive his sight.

Ant. As the Lord passed by, the
blind man cried unto Him : Thou
Son of David, have mercy upon me.
Chapter as at Lauds.

^. Thou hast been. p. 125.

Ant. The blind man sat by the
way, and cried : Have mercy upon
me, Thou Son of David.

Chapter. 1 Cor. xiii.
rjHARITY suffereth long, and is
kind; charity eavieth not : charity
vaunteth not itseli', is not puffed up,

doth not behave itself unseemly,
seeketh not her own.

I^. Thou, 0 Lord, art my hope,
p. 126.

Nones,

Ant. The blind man cried so much
the more : that the Lord would give
him light.

Chaptee. 1 Cor. xiir.

QHARITY is not easily provoked,

thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not

in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.

I^. 0 cleanse Thou me. p. 126.

S^contJ ITeisperiei.

Chapter as at Lauds.
R7. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Lucis Creator optime,

f. and I^., p. 49.
Ant. to Mag. And Jesus stood,
and commanded him to be brought
unto Him, and asked him, saying.
What wilt thou that I should do
unto thee .P And he said. Lord, that
I may receive my sight : and Jesus
said unto him, Receive thy sight ;
thy faith hath saved thee. And im-
mediately he received his sight, and
followed Him, glorifying God.
On this followiyig Monday is to he said
the [Commemoration) Office of the
Blessed Virgin : if this be not done, the
Ants, for Tuesday must be used on both
days.

TUESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. What wilt thou : that
T should do unto thee ?

Ant. to Mag. All the people, when
they saw it : gave praise unto God.

ASH-WEDNESDAY,
The Head of the Fast.

Ants., Fsalms and Hymn of the Feria.

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Chapter. Joel ii,

T'URN ye even unto Me, saith the
Lord, with all your heart, and
with fasting, and with weeping, and
with mourning : and rend your heart,
and not your garments, saith the
Lord Almighty.

This Chapter is said daihj^ at Ferial
Lauds, till Passion Sunday.

Ant. to Ben. When ye fast, be
not as the hypocrites, of a sad coun-
tenance.

Collect. (1549.)

A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,
•^ Who hatest nothing that Thou
hast made, and dost forgive the sins
of all them that are penitent ; create
and make in us new and contrite
hearts, that we worthily lamenting
our sins, and acknowledging our
wretchedness, may obtain of Thee,
the God of all mercy, perfect re-
mission and forgiveness ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
[Or this,

GRANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord, to
Thy faithful people, that the holy
solemnities of the fast may be begun
with due reverence, and continued with
sure devotion ; through.]

The same Collect is said at every Hour of
this day.

Memorial of Penitents.

Ant. Turn ye even unto Me, saith
the Lord, with all your heart, and
with fasting, and with weeping, and
with mourning.

'f. We have sinned with our
fathers.

^7. We have done amiss, and dealt
wickedly.

Collect as at Vespers.

Prime and the other Hours as usual.
The Hours are thus said till the First

Sunday in Lent, except that the Collect

and Ants, to Benedictus and Mag-
nificat are changed.

Ants., Psalms, Chapter and Symn of
the Feria.
Ant. to Mag. Lay up for your-
selves treasures in heaven : where
neither moth nor rust doth corrupt.

[Collect.
TT7E beseech Thee, 0 Lord, mercifully
' ' to hear the prayers of them that
bow before Thy Majesty : that being
refreshed with Divine gifts, they may
ever he supported by heavenly aid;
through.]

Memorial of Penitents.

Ant. Who knoweth if the Lord
will return and repent : and leave
a blessing behind Him ?

f. 0 Lord, deal not with us after
our sins.

IV . Neither reward us after our
iniquities.

Collect.
Q LORD, we beseech Thee, merci-
fully hear our prayers, and spare
all those who confess their sins unto
Thee ; that they, whose consciences
by sin are accused, by Thy merciful
pardon may be absolved ; through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Office for this day is not to be changed

for any Feast ivhatever. '
The Memorial of Penitents is said as on
this day at Lauds and Vespers, when
the Office is of the Feria (not on Sun-
days), till Wednesday in Holy Week.

THURSDAY.

Hautis.

All of the Feria except that which
follows.
Chapter as on Wednesday.
Ant. to Ben. Lord, my servant

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lieth at home sick of the palsy,
grievously tormented : Verily, I say
unto thee, I will come and hfeal him.

[Collect.
i?10D, Who art offended by sin, and
^ appeased by penitence ; mercifully
regard the prayers of Thy suppliant
people, and turn away the scourges of
Thy wrath, which by our sins we have
justly deserved; through.]

All of the Feria except that which
follows.

Ant. to Mag. Lord, I am not
worthy that Thou shouldest come
under my roof : but speak the word
only, and my servant shall be healed.

[Collect.
C PARE, 0 Lord, spare Thy people ;
^ that they, worthily chastised by Thy
scourges, may be relieved by Thy tender
mercy ; through.]

FEIDAY.

Ant. to Ben. When thou doest
alms : let not thy left hand know
what thy right hand doeth.
[Collect.

WE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, of Thy
loving favour, that we may per-
severe in the fast now begun, and, as
we outwardly set forth its observance,
so we may perform it inwardly with
pure hearts ; through.]

Ant. to Mag. But thou, when thou
prayest, enter into thy closet : and
when thou hast shut thy door, pray
to thy Father.

[Collect.
-pvEFEND Thy people, 0 Lord, and
-L' graciously purify them from all sin;
forasmuch as no adversity may harm,
if no wickedness have dominion over
them ; through.]

SATURDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Wherefore have we
fiisted, and Thou seest not ? : where-
fore have we afflicted our soul, and
Thou takest no knowledge ^

[Collect.
A SSIST us mercifully, 0 Lord, in
•'-^ these our supplications ; and grant
us grace devoutly to celebrate this holy
fast, fitly ordained for the healing of our
souls and bodies; through.]

FIEST SUNDAY IN LENT.

Jfix%i Uespers,

Chaptee. 2 Cor. VI.
E then beseech you also that ye
receive not the grace of God in
vain. ^ For He saith, I have heard
thee in a time accepted, and in the
day of salvation have I succoured
thee.

^7. Let us amend * those things
wherein we have ignorantly sinned;
lest, suddenly prevented by the day of
death, we seek place of repentance, and
find it not. Hear, Lord, and have
mercy, for we have sinned against
Thee. 'f. We have sinned with our
fathers,^ we have done amiss, and
dealt wickedly. I^. Hear, Lord, and
have mercy, for we have sinned
against Thee. f. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. Hear, Lord, and
have mercy, for we have sinned
against Thee.

Hymn. Ex more docti mystico.

THE fast, as taught by holj' lore.
We keep in solemn course once more :
The fast to all men known, and bound
In forty days of yearly round.

The law and seers that were of old
In divers ways this Lent foretold,
Which Christ, all seasons' King and Guide
In after ages sanctified. '

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More sparing therefore let us make
The words we speak, the food we take,
Our sleep and mirth— and closer barred
Be every sense in holy guard.

In prayer together let us fall,
And cry for mercy, one and all,
And weep before the Judge's feet,
And His avenging wrath entreat.

Thy grace have we offended sore
By sins, O God, which we deplore ;
But pour upon us from on high,
O pardoning One, Thy clemency.

Remember Thou, though frail we be,
That yet Thine handiwork are we ;
Nor let the honour of Thy Name
Be by another put to shame.

Forgive the sin that we have wrought ;
Increase the good that we have sought ;
That we at length, our wanderings o'er,
May please Thee here and evermore.

Grant, 0 Thou blessed Trinity,

Grant, O Essential Unity,

That this our fast of forty days

May work our profit and Thy praise. Amen,

■f . He shall give His angels charge
over thee.

I^. To keep thee in all thy ways.
This Hymn, 'f. andB^. are said at Vespers

daily ^ till the Third Sunday in Lent.

Ant. to Mag. Behold, now is the
accepted time; behold, now is the
day of salvation : let us then in all
things approve ourselves as the ser-
vants of God, in much patience, in
watchings, in fastings ; by love un-
feigned.

Collect. (1549.)

Q LORD, Who for our sake didst
fast forty days and forty nights ;
give us grace to use su'^h abstinence,
that our flesh being subdued to the
Spirit, we may ever obey Thy godly
motions, in righteousness and true
holiness, to Thy honour and glory.
Who livest and reignest with the
Father and the Holy Ghost, One God,
world without end. Amen.

[Or,
r\ GOD, Who dost purify Thy Church
^^ by the yearly observance of Lent :
grant to Thy family, that those things
which by abstinence they seek to obtain

of Thee, by good works they may ensue;
through.]

Ant. to Psalms. Lord, lift Thou
up : the light of Thy countenance
upon us.

Chapter. Jer. xiv.
rpHOU, 0 Lord, art in the midst of
us, and we are called by Thy
Name ; leave us not, 0 our God.

I^. I will lay me down : The Choir
coniinue : in peace and take my rest.
y. If I shall have suffered mine eyes
to sleep, or mine eyelids to slumber.
I^:'. In peace and take my rest. "f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
I will lay me down in peace and
take my rest.

Hymn. Chris fe qui lux es et dies.

0 CHRIST, Who art the Light and Day,
Who : driv'st the clouds of night away ;
The very Light of Light art Thou,
Preachmg glad tidings here below.

We pray Thee, holy Loi'd, our Light,
Defend us in this coming night ;
Grant us a perfect rest in Thee,
A quiet night from perils free.

Let not dull slumber quell the soul,
Nor Satan with his spirits foul ;
Nor let our flesh consent begin
To make us in Thy presence sin.

Grant that our eyes due sleep may take,
Our hearts to Thee be e'er awake ;
May Thy right hand defend and guide
Thy servants who in Thee confide.'

Look down, 0 Lord, our strong defence,
Repress our foes' proud insolence ;
Direct Thy people in all good.
The purchase of Thy precious Blood.

Remember us, 0 Lord, we pray.
Pent in this cumb'ring frame of clay ;
Thou Who dost e'er our souls defend,
Be with us, our eternal Friend.

All laud to God the Father be ;

All laud, eternal Son to Thee ;

All laud, as is for ever meet.

To God the blessed Paraclete. Amen.

y. Keep us, 0 Lord.
Ip'. As the apple of an eye, hide us
under the shadow of Thy wings.

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Ant. to Nunc Dim. When thou
vseest the naked, cover thou him : and
hide not thyself from thine own flesh.
Then shall thy light break forth as
the morning, and the glory of the
Lord shall be thy rereward.

Here follow the prayers, p. 69.
On all Ferias is said after Psalm li.,

Domine exaudi, Psalm cxliit.

This Compline is said daily till the Third

Sunday in Lent.

y. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

J^. And from the noisome pestilence.

Fsalms as on Septuagesima Sunday.

Ant. 1. Make me a clean heart, 0
God : and renew a right spirit within
me.

Ant. 2. Help me now, 0 Lord :
0 Lord, send us now prosperity.

Ant. 3. As long as I live will I
magnify Thee on this manner : and
lift up my hands in Thy Name.

Ant. 4. In the spirit of humility
and with contrite heart may we be
accepted of Thee, 0 Lord : and may
our sacrifice be so offered in Thy sight
as to be accepted of Thee this day,
and be well pleasing to Thee, 0 Lord
God.

Ant. 5. Praise Him, all ye heavens :
and ye waters that are above the
heavens.

Chaptee. 2 Cor. yi.
vy E then beseech you also that ye
receive not the grace of God in
vain. For He saith, I have heard
thee in a time accepted, and in the
day of salvation have I succoured
thee.
Hymn. Audi henigne Conditor.

0 MAKER of the world, give ear !
Accept the prayer, and own the tear,
Towards Thy seat of mercy sent,
In this most holy fast of Lent.

Each heart is manifest to Thee :
Thou knowest our infirmity :
Forgive Thou then each soul that fain
Would seek to Thee, and turn again.

Our sins are manifold and sore ;

But pardon them that sin deplore ;

And, for Thy Name's sake, make each soul,

That feels and owns its languor, whole.

So mortify we every sense
By grace "of outward ahstinence,
That from each stain and spot of sin
The soul may keep her fast within.

Grant, O Thou blessed Trinity,

Grant, O Essential Unity,

That this our fast of forty days

May work our profit and Thy praise. Amen,

"f. His faithfulness and truth shall
be th}^ shield and buckler.

Ip'. Thou shalt not be afraid for
any terror by night.
This Hymn, 'f. and I^. are said at Lauds

daily, till the Third Sunday in Lent.

Ant. to Ben. Then was Jesus led
up of the Spirit into the wilderness
to be tempted of the devil : and
when He had fasted fort}' days and
forty nights. He was afterwards an
hungered.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Psalms. And when Jesus
had fasted forty days and fort}' nights :
He was afterwards an hungered.

fierce.

Ant. Man shall not live by bread
alone : but by every word that pro-
ceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Chapter. 2 Cor. vi.
TXTE then beseech you also that ye
receive not the grace of God in
vain. For He saith, I have heard
thee in a time accepted, and in the
day of salvation have I succoured
thee.

^7. Make me : TJie CJioir con-
tinue : a companion of all them that
fear Thee and keep Thy command-
ments, f. 0 look Thou upon me, and

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be merciful unto me, as Thou usest to
do unto those that love Thy Name.
R7. And keep Thy commandments,
y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. Make me a companion of all them
that fear Thee, and keep Thy com-
mandments.

y. I will say unto the Lord, Thou
art my hope and my strong hold.

ly. My God, in Him will I trust.

Ant. Then the devil taketh Him
up into the holy city, and setteth
Him on a pinnacle of the temple,
and saith unto Him : If Thou be the
Son of God, cast Thyself down.

Chaptee. 2 Cor. vi.
TOEHOLD, now is the accepted time;
behold, now is the day of salva-
tion. Giving no offence in anything,
that the ministry be not blamed.

1^7. Eefrain : The Choir continue :
my feet from every evil way, that
I may keep Thy word, 0 Lord. f. I
have not shrunk from Thyjudgments,
for Thou teachest me. I^. That I may
keep Thy word, 0 Lord. f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. B^. Refrain my feet
from every evil way, that I may keep
Thy word, 0 Lord._

y. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

I^. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

Ant. Get thee hence, Satan : thou
shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Chapter. 2 Cor. vi.
TN all things approving ourselves as
the ministers of God : in much
patience.

^7. Shew us : The Choir continue :
Thy mercy, 0 Lord. f. When Tliy

word goeth forth, it giveth under-
standing. I^. Thy mercy, 0 Lord,
y. Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
Shew us Thy mercy, 0 Lord.

y. He shall defend thee under His
wings.

I^. And thou shalt be safe under
His feathers.

Seconal Ueisperg*

Chaptee. 2 Cor. vi.
VyE then beseech you also that ye
receive not the grace of God in
vain. For He saith, I have heard
thee in a time accepted, and in the
day of salvation have I succoured
thee.

^7. Be thou to us : The Choir con-
tinue : 0 Lord, a strong tower, "f.
Against the face of the enemy. B^.
A strong tower, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. Be Thou to us, O
Lord, a strong tower.

Hymn. JSx more docti mystico,
y, and I^., p. 131.

Ant. to Mag. Then the devil leav-
eth Him : and behold, angels came
and ministered unto Him.

MONDAY.

y. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

^7. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.
This y. and I^. is said daily at Ferial
Lauds.
Ants, and Psalms of the Feria.
Chaptee. Joel ii.
TPURN ye even unto Me, saith the
Lord, with all your heart, and
with fasting, and with weeping, and
with mourning. And rend your

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heart, and not your garments, and
turn unto the Lord your God.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Aitdi benigne Conditor,
f. and I^., p. 133.

Ant. to Ben. Come, ye blessed of
My father : inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation
of the world.
' Then are said the Ferial Petitions ; and
Domine, ne in furore, Psalm yi., is
said after Miserere, Psalm li. After
I every hour in Lent, in Sarum use, when
' tlie Office is of the Feria, one of the
seven Penitential Psalms is said, accord-
ing to order, after Psalm li., except at
I Sexts, when Deus misereatur, Psalm
I . j;s.-7ii.,issaidalone,insteadofVs,d\va.iA.
And if a Double Feast follow on the
morrow, then at Nones the three last
Penitential Psahns shall be said. And
so in like manner on Saturdays.

[Collect.
rpURN us, 0 God of our salvation ;
-'- and, that the Lenten fast may profit
us, instruct ovu" souls with heavenly
discipline ; through.]

Ant. As I live, saith the Lord,
I have no pleasure in the death of a
sinner : but rather that he be conver-
ted and live.
After Psalm li. is said Beati quorum,
Psalm XXXII.

fierce.

Ant. Let us chasten ourselves :
in much patience, by the armour of
the righteousness of God.

Chapter. Joel ii.
'JiURN unto the Lord your God;
for He is gracious and merciful ;
slow to anger, and of great kindness,
and repenteth Him of the evil.

R7. Make me * a companion of all
them that fear Thee : and keep Thy
commandments. V. 0 look Thou

upon me, and be merciful unto me,
as Thou usest to do unto those that
love Thy Name. I^. And keep Thy
commandments, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. Make me a com-
panion of all them that fear Thee,
and keep Thy commandments.

y. I will say unto the Lord, Thou
art my hope, and my strong hold.

^7. My God, in Him will I trust.
After Psalm li. is said Domine ne in

furore, Psalm xxxviii.
From this day till the Wednesday before
Faster inclusive, in Sarum use, when the
Office is of the Feria, are said, after
Tierce, the fifteen Gradual Psalms, for
all the people of God, with Litany, as
in Occasional Offices.

Ant. Let us chasten ourselves : in
much patience and fastings, by the
armour of righteousness.

Chaptek. Is. iv.
T ET the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his
thoughts : and let him return unto
the Lord, and He will have mercy
upon him, and to our God, for He
will abundantly pardon.

RJ. Refrain * my feet from every
evil way, that I may keep Thy word,
0 Lord. y. I have not shrunk from
Thy judgments, for Thou teachest me
me. R?. That I may keep Thy word,
0 Lord. y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ^7. Refrain my feet from
every evil way, that I may keep Thy
word, 0 Lord.

y. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

R7. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

Instead of Psalm li. issaidDeyx^ miserea-
tur, Psalm lxvii.

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PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

Ant. The days of penitence are
come to us : for the redemption of
sins, and the salvation of souls.

Chaptee. Is. lviii.

EAL thy bread to the hungry,
and bring the poor that are cast
out to thy house : when thou seest
the naked, cover thou him ; and hide
not thyself from thine own flesh, saith
the Lord Almighty.

R7, Shew us * Thy mercy, 0 Lord.
f. When Thy word goeth forth, it
giveth understanding. ly. Thy mercy,
O Lord. f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. Shew us Thy mercy, 0
Lord.

f. He shall defend thee under His
wings.

R7. And thou shalt be safe under
His feathers.

After Psalm lt. is said Domine exaudi,
Psalm cii.

Anis. and Fsalms of the Feria.
Chaptee. Ezekiel xviii.

nPHE soul that sinneth, it shall die.
The son shall not bear the iniquity
of the father, neither shall the father
bear the iniquity of the son, saith the
Lord Almighty.

^7. Be Thou to us : The Choir
continue : 0 Lord, a strong tower.
^. Against the face of the enemy.
^7. A strong tower, f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. Be Thou to us,
0 Lord, a strong tower.

Hymn. Ex more docti mystlco,

y. and I^., p. 131.
Ant. to Mag. Inasmuch as ye
have done it unto one of the least of

these My brethren : ye have done it
unto Me, saith the Lord.
After Psalm li. is said De profundis,
Psalm cxxx.

[Collect.
T OOSE, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord, the
-*-^ bands of all our sins ; and graciously
turn from us those things which by rea-
son thereof we have deserved; through.]
The Ferial Office is thus said till the Third
Sunday in Lent, except the daily change
of Collect, and Ants, to Benedictus and
Magnificat.

TUESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. And Jesus went into
the temple, and began to cast out
them that sold and bought in the
temple : and overthrew the tables of
the money-changers, and the seats of
them that sold doves.

[Collect.
T OOK down, 0 Lord, upon Thy family,
-*-^ and grant that our hearts, chastened
by bodily mortification, may be radiant
in Thy sight, by reason of their desire
for Thee ; through.]

Ant. to Mag. Jesus went out of
the city to Bethany : and there He
taught them the things concerning
the kingdom of God.

[Collect.
T ET our prayers come up before Thee,
^ 0 Lord ; and vouchsafe to drive all
iniquity from Thy Church ; through.]

EMBER WEDNESDAY.

Ant. to JBen. An evil and adult-
erous generation seeketh after a sign :
and there shall no sign be given to
it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.

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137

[Collect.
TTTE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, mercifully
^ ^ hear our prayers ; and stretch forth
the right hand of Thy Majesty to be
our defence against all our enemies;
through.]

Ant. to 3Iag. For as Jonas was
three days and three nights in the
whale's belly : so shall the Son of
man be three days and three nights
in the heart of the earth.

[Collect.
Tj^NLIGHTEN our souls, we beseech
■^ Thee, 0 Lord, with the brightness
of Thy glory ; that we may perceive
what things we ought to do, and may be
enabled to perform such as are righteous
in Thy sight ; through.]

THURSDAY.

Ajit. to Ben. If ye continue in
]\Iy word, then are ye My disciples
indeed : and ye shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free.

[Collect.
A LMIGHTY, Everlasting God, Who
■'-^ hast appointed fasting and alms-
giving as the seal of our repentance ;
grant us ever to be devoted to Thee in
body and soul ; through.]

Ant. to Mag. I proceeded forth
and came from God : neither came I
of Myself, but He sent Me.

[Collect,
pRANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
^ to Thy Christian people, that those
things which they set forth outwardly,
they may experience inwardly, and may
love the heavenly gift which they are
wont to receive ; through.]

EMBER FRIDAY.

Eautig.

Ant. to Ben. An angel went down
at a certain season into the pool : and
troubled the water, and healed one.

[Collect.
T)E favourable to Thy people, 0 Lord;
-^ and with Thy tender care graciously
comfort those whom Thou dost fill with
devotion unto Thee ; through.]

Ant. to ]\fag. He that made me
whole, the Same said unto me : Take
up thy bed, and walk in peace.

[Collect,
TTEAR us, 0 merciful God, and shed
-'--*- the light of Thy grace on our hearts ;
through,]

EMBER SATURDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Jesus took His dis-
ciples, and went up into a mountain :
and was transfigured before them.

[Collect.

T\7E beseech Thee, 0 Lord, to look

^ ^ favourably on Thy people, and

mercifully turn from them the scourges

of Thy wrath ; through.]

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT.

Chaptee. 1 Thess, iv.
VyE beseech you, brethren, and ex-
hort you by the Lord Jesus,
that as ye have received of us how ye
ought to walk, and to please God, so
ye would abound more and more.

J^7. God give thee * of the dew of
heaven, and the fatness of the earth.
Let people and nations serve thee :
be lord over thy brethren, "f . And
let thy mother's sons bow down to

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PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

thee. I^. Be lord over thy brethren.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. ^7. Be
lord over thy brethren.

Hymn, ^x more docti mystico,
f . and I^., p. 131.

Ant. to Mag. Lord, it is good for
us to be here : if Thou wilt, let us
make here three tabernacles ; one for
Thee, and one for Moses, and one for
Elias.

Collect.
^LMIGHTY God, Who seest that
we have no power of ourselves to
help ourselves ; keep us both out-
wardly in our bodies, and inwardly
in our souls ; that we may be de-
fended from all adversities which may
happen to the body, and from all evil
thoughts Avhich may assault and hurt
the soul; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

■f. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

Ip'. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

Ant. 1. Thou shalt open my lips,
0 Lord : and my mouth shall shew
Thy praise.

Ant. 2. The right hand of the
Lord hath the pre-eminence : the
right hand of the Lord bringeth
mighty things to pass.

Ant. 3. My God, Thou hast been :
my helper.

Ant. 4. Let us sing the song of
the three children : which they sang
in the fiery furnace, giving thanks
unto the Lord.

Ant. 5. He hath made them fast
for ever and ever : He hath given
them a law which shall not be broken.

Chaptee. 1 Thess. iv.

TyE beseech you, brethren, and ex-

' hort you by the Lord Jesus,

that as ye have received of us how ye
ought to walk, and to please God, so
ye would abound more and more.
P^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Audi henigne Conditor,
J. and I^., p. 133.

Ant. to Ben. Jesus went thence,
and departed into the coasts of Tyre
and Sidon : And behold, a woman of
Canaan came out of the same coasts,
and cried unto Him, saying, Have
mercy on me, 0 Lord, Thou Son of
David.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. And His disciples came and I
besought Him, saying : Send her
away ; for she crieth after us.

Ant. I am not sent but unto the
lost sheep of the house of Israel : saith
the Lord.

Chaptee. 1 Thess. iv.
TVTE beseech you, brethren, and ex-
hort you by the Lord Jesus,
that as ye have received of us how ye
ought to walk, and to please God, so
jQ would abound more and more.

^7. Make me. p. 135.

Ant. 0 woman, great is thy faith :
be it unto thee even as thou wilt.

Chaptee. 1 Thess. iv.
T^OR this is the will of God, even
your sanctification, that ye should
abstain from fornication ; that every
one of you should know how to
possess his vessel in sanctification
and honour.

^7. Refrain my feet. p. 135.

A7it. Said I not unto thee, that if

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139

thou wouldest believe : thou shouldest
see greater things than these ?

Chapter. 1 Thess. iv.
TiHlS is the will of God : that no
man go beyond and defraud his
brother in any matter ; because that
the Lord is the avenger of all such,
as we have also forewarned you, and
testified.

^7. Shew us Thy mercy, p. 136.

Chaptee. 1 Thess. iv.
T\7E beseech you, brethren, and ex-
hort you by the Lord Jesus,
that as ye have received of us how ye
ought to walk, and to please God, so
ye would abound more and more,
I^. Be Thou to us. v. 136.

Hymn. I^x more aocti mystico,
f. andl^., p. 131.

Ant. to Mag. Jesus said unto the
woman of Canaan, It is not meet to
take the children's bread, and to cast
it to dogs. And she said, Truth,
Lord : yet the dogs eat of the crumbs
which fall from their master's table.
Then Jesus answered and said unto
her, 0 woman, great is thy faith : be
it unto thee even as thou wilt.
Collect as at First Vespers,

MONDAY.

Haulms.

Ant. to Ben. I am the Beginning :
even I that speak unto you.

[Collect.
r\ RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^-^ God, that Thy family, which chastens
itself and abstains from food, may follow
after righteousness and fast from sin;
through.]

Ant. to Mag. He that sent Me
is with Me : and hath not left Me

alone; for I do always those things
that please Him.

[Collect.
A SSIST us mercifully, 0 God Al-
-^^ mighty, in these our supplications,
and let the fruit of Thy wonted mercy
be shewn forth on them to whom Thou
dost grant confidence in Thy loving-
kindness ; through.]

TUESDAY.

Hatttig,

Ant. to Ben. One is your Master :
Which is in heaven, saith the Lord.

[Collect.
r\ EANT to us, Lord, we beseech Thee,
^^ the full blessing of this holy season ;
that as by Thy guidance we have learned
what things we ought to do, so by Thy
operation we may fulfil the same ;
through.]

Ant. to Mag. He that is greatest
among you shall be your servant :
for whosoever exalteth himself shall
be abased, saith the Lord.

[Collect.
A SSIST us mercifully, 0 Lord, we
-^ beseech Thee, in these our supplica-
tions, and heal the sickness of our
souls : that, having received pardon, we
may alway rejoice in Thy blessing;
through.]

WEDNESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Behold we go up to
Jerusalem : and the Son of Man shall
be betrayed to be crucified.

[Collect.
TTTE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, favourably
' ^ behold Thy people ; and as Thou
biddest us cease from carnal food, so
grant us likewise to cease from sin;
through.]

140

PROPEE OF SEASONS.

A7it. to Mag. To sit with Me is
not Mine to give : save to those for
whom it is prepared of My Father.

[Collect.
r\ GOD, Eestorer and Lover of inno-
^ cence, direct the heaits of Thy ser-
vants unto Thee ; that kindled with the
fervour of Thy spirit, we may be found
strong in faith and zealous in works;
through.]

THURSDAY.

Ant. to Ben. I receive not testi-
mony from man : but these things I
say, that ye might be saved.

[Collect.
n.RANT us, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
^^ the help of Thy grace ; that, duly
intent on fasting and prayer, we may be
delivered from our ghostly and bodily
enemies ; through.]

Ant. to Mag. The works that I do,
bear witness of Me : that the Father
hath sent Me.

[Collect.
"DE present, 0 Lord, with Thy ser-
-*-' vants : and to them that call on
Thee grant perpetual mercy, that to
them which acknowledge Thee their Au-
thor and Governour, Thy blessings may
be restored and preserved ; through.]

FRIDAY.

Ant. to Ben. He will miserably
destroy those wicked men : and will
let out His vineyard to other husband-
men, which shall render Him the
fruits in their seasons.

[Collect.
n RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ God, that, cleansed by the sacred
fast, we may come with pure hearts to
the holy feast which lies before us ;
through.]

Ant. to Mag. When they sought 2
to lay hands on Him : they feared the f
multitude, because they took Him for
a Prophet.

[Collect.
nRANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord, to
^-^ Thy people health both of body and
mind : that, holding fast to good works,
they may ever be defended by the pro-
tection of Thy might ; through.]

SATURDAY.

iiautis.

Ant. to Ben. I will go to my
father, and will say unto him : make
me as one of thy hired servants.
[Collect.
LORD, we beseech Thee, give good
effect to our fasts, that the chasten-
ing bestowed upon the flesh may avail
to the growth of the spirit ; through.]

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT.

dFirst 17e.6pet!S.

Chaptee. Eph. V.

"DE ye therefore followers of God, as
dear children ; and walk in love,
as Christ also hath loved us, and hath
given Himself for us, an offering and
a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling
savour.

IV- And Joseph* was brought down
to Egypt, and the Lord was with ^
him : and he was a prosperous man.
'f. God shewed him mercy, and that ,
which he did, the Lord made it to 1
prosper. ly. And he was a prosperous

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141

man. f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
1^7. And he was a prosperous man.

Hymn. Scce temjms idoneum.

LO ! now is our accepted day,
The med'cine, purging sin away ;
Where'er our lives have wrought oflfence,
By thought and word, hy deed and sense.

¥or God, the merciful and true,
Hath spared His people hitherto ;
Nor us and ours, with searching eyes,
Destroyed for our iniquities.

Him therefore now, with earnest care,
And contrite fast, and tear and prayer,
And works of mercy and of love.
We pray for pardon from above :

That from pollution making whole,
With vh-tues He may deck each soul,
And join us, in the heavenly place,
To angel cohorts by His grace.

O Father, that we ask be done.
Through .Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

■^. He shall give His angels charge
over thee.

I^. To keep thee in all thy ways.

This Hi/mn, ^. and'B^. are said at Vespers
daily till Passion Sunday.

Ant. to Mag. The father gave to
his penitent son the best robe, and a
ring ; and putting shoes on his feet,
made a great feast : we receive in bap-
tism the best robe, and, for a ring, the
sign of the faith.

Collect.
TyE beseech Thee, Almighty God,
look upon the hearty desires of
Thy humble servants, and stretch
forth the right hand of Thy Majesty
to be ^our defence against all our
enemies ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

OTompline,

All as p. 132, till

Ant. to Nunc Dim. In the midst

of life we are in death ; of whom may

we seek for succour but of Thee, 0

Lord, Who for our sins art justly

displeased : Holy God, Holy and
Mighty, Holy and Merciful Saviour,
deliver us not into the bitter pains of
eternal death.
Compline is thus said till Passion Sunday.

On Saturdays and Sundays, and at both
Complines of Double Feasts, after Xunc
Dimittis and its Antiphon, is added,

y. Cast us not away in the time
of age : forsake us not when our
strength faileth us, 0 Lord.

I^. Holy God, Holy and Mighty,
Holy and Merciful Saviour, deliver
us not into the bitter pains of eternal
death.

^. Shut not Thy merciful ears to
our prayer.

R-. Holy God, Holy and Mighty,
Holy and Merciful Saviour, deliver
us not into the bitter pains of eternal
death.

y. Thou that knowest. Lord, the
secrets of our hearts ; be merciful
unto our sins.

I^-. Holy God, Holy and Mighty,
Holy and Merciful Saviour, deliver
us not into the bitter pains of eternal
death.

y. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

I^. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

Ant. 1. 0 be favourable and gra-
cious unto Sion : build Thou the walls
of Jerusalem.

Ant. 2. The Lord is on my side :
I will not fear what man doeth unto
me.

Ant. 3. God be merciful unto us :
and bless us.

Ant. 4. The fire forgat his own
virtue : that Thy servants might be
delivered unhurt.

Ant. 5. Praise Him, sun and moon :
for His Name only is excellent.

142

PBOPEE OF SEASONS.

Chaptee. Eph. V.

E ye therefore followers of God, as
dear children : and walk in love,
as Christ also hath loved us, and
hath given Himself for us, an offering
and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-
smelling savour.

I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Jesu q^uadrigenarice.

JESU, the Law and Pattern, whence
Our forty days of abstmence,
Who souls to 'save, that else had died.
This sacred fast hast ratified ;

That so to Paradise once more
Might abstinence preserv'd restore
Them that had lost its fields of light
Through crafty wiles of appetite :

Be present now, be present here,
And mark Thy Church's falling tear,
And own the grief that fills her eyes
In mourning her iniquities.

Oh by Thy grace be pardon won
For sms that former years have done ;
And let Thy mercy guard us still
From crimes that threaten future ill.

That by the fast we offer here.

Our annual sacrifice sincere.

To Paschal gladness at the end.

Set free from guilt our souls may tend.

0 Father, that we ask be done.
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ;
AVho, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

"f . His faithfulness and truth shall
he thy shield and buckler.

ly. Thou shalt not be afraid for
any terror by night.

This Si/mn, t^. and I^. are said at Lauds
till Fassion Sunday.

Ant. to Ben. Jesus was casting
out a devil, and it was dumb ; and
it came to pass, when the devil was
gone out, the dumb spake : and the
people wondered.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. If I, by the finger of God,
cast out devils : no doubt the kingdom
of God is come upon you.

fierce.

Ant. When a strong man armed
keepeth his palace : his goods are in
peace.

Chaptee. Eph. v.

E ye therefore followers of God, as
dear children : and walk in love,
as Christ also hath loved us, and
hath given Himself for us, an offering
and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-
smelling savour.

I^. It is good for me, 0 Lord, The
Choir continue : that I have been in
trouble : the law of Thy mouth is
dearer unto me than thousands of
gold and silver, 'f. Thy hands have
made me, and fashioned me : 0 give
me understanding, that I may leam
Thy commandments. ^. The law of
Thy mouth is dearer unto me than
thousands of gold and silver, "f .Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. R?. The law of
Thy mouth is dearer unto me than
thousands of gold and silver.

y. I will say unto the Lord, Thou
art my hope, and my strong hold.

I^. My God, in Him will I trust.

Ant. He that is not with Me is
against Me : and He that gathereth
not with Me scattereth.

Chaptee. Eph. v.

"DUT fornication, and all unclean-
ness or covetousness, let it not
be once named amongst you, as be-
cometh saints.

I^. I am * Thy servant, grant me
understanding, (5 Lord. ^. That I
may know Thy testimonies. ly. Grant
me understanding, 0 Lord. f". Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. 1^7. I am
Thy servant, grant me understanding,
0 Lord.

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143

y. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

I^. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

Ant. When the unclean spirit is
gone out of a man : he walketh
through dry places, seeking rest and
finding none.

Chapter. Eph. v.

"POR this ye know, that no whore-
monger, nor unclean person, nor
covetous man, who is an idolater,
hath any inheritance in the kingdom
of Christ, and of God.

I^. Seven times a day * do I praise
Thee, 0 Lord. My God, cast me not
away, "f . I have gone astray like a
sheep that is lost : 0 seek Thy ser-
vant, for I do not forget Thy com-
mandments. B^. My God, cast me
not away. "f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. Seven times a day do I
praise Thee, 0 Lord. My God, cast me
not away.

y. He shall defend thee under
His wings.

I^. And thou shalt he safe under
His feathers.

Chaptee. Eph. V.

"DE ye therefore followers of God, as
dear children ; and walk in love,
as Christ also hath loved us, and
hath given Himself for us, an offer-
ing and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-
smelling savour.

B^. Bring my soul * out of prison :
that I may give thanks unto Thy
Name, 0 Lord. f. I had no place
to flee unto, and no man cared for
my soul. B^. That I may give thanks
unto Thy Name, 0 Lord. f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :

and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Bring
my soul out of prison : that I may
give thanks unto Thy Name, 0 Lord.

Hymn. JScce temjpus idoneum,
y. and ^7., p. 141.

Ant. to Mag. A certain woman of
the company lifted up her voice, and
said unto Him, Blessed is the womb
that bare Thee, and the paps which
Thou hast sucked : but He said. Yea,
rather, blessed are they that hear the
word of God, and keep it.

MONDAY.

"f . He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

I^. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

Chaptee. Joel ii.

npURN ye even unto Me, saith the
Lord, with all your heart, and
with fasting, and with weeping, and
with mourning. And rend your
heart, and not your garments, and
turn unto the Lord your God.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Jesu quadrigenarice,
y. and ^7., p. 142.

Ant. to Ben. Yerily I say unto
you'': no prophet is accepted in his
own country,

[Collect.

WE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, mercifully
to pour Thy grace into our hearts :
that as we abstain from bodily food, so
likewise we may restrain our senses from
evil excesses ; through.]

Ant. As I live, saith the Lord, I
have no pleasure in the death of a
sinner : but rather that he be con-
verted and live.

144

PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

Ant. Let us chasten ourselves : in
much patience, b}' the armour of the
righteousness of God.

Chaptee. Is. i.
TyASH you, make you clean : put
away the evil of your doings
from before Mine eyes : cease to do
evil ; learn to do well.

K7. It is good for me, 0 Lord,* that
I have been in trouble : the law of
Thy mouth is dearer unto me than
thousands of gold and silver, y. Thy
hands have made me and fashioned
me : 0 give me understanding, that
I may learn Thy commandments.
^7. The law of Thy mouth is dearer
unto me than thousands of gold and
silver. ^. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Sou, and to the Holy
Ghost. ^7. The law of Thy mouth
is dearer unto me than thousands of
gold and silver.

y. I will say unto the Lord, Thou
art my hope and my strong hold.

I^. My God, in Him will I trust.

Ant. Let us chasten ourselves : in
much patience and fastings, by the
armour of righteousness.

Chaptee. Is. i.
QEEK judgment, relieve the op-
pressed, judge the fatherless, plead
for the widow. Come now, and let
us reason together, saith the Lord.

1^7. I am * Thy servant, grant me
understanding, O Lord. J. That I
may know Thy testimonies. I^. Grant
me understanding, 0 Lord. y. Glory
be to the Father and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. I am Thy
servant, grant me understanding, 0
Lord.

y. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

I^. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

Nones,

Aiit. The daj^s of penitence are
come to us : for the redemption of
sins, and the salvation of souls.

Chaptee. Is. i.
'pHOUGH your sins be as scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson, they
shall be as wool.

^. Seven times a day * do I praise
Thee, 0 Lord. My God, cast me not
away. y. I have gone astray like a
sheep that is lost : 0 seek Thy ser-
vant, for I do not forget Thy com-
mandments. R7. My God, cast me
not away. y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ly. Seven times a day do I
praise Thee, 0 Lord. My God, cast
me not away.

y. He shall defend thee under His
wings.

I^. And thou shalt be safe under
His feathers.

Chaptee. Ezek. xviii.
T^HE soul that sinneth, it shall die.
The son shall not bear the iniquity
of the father, neither shall the father
bear the iniquity of the son, saith the
Lord Almighty.

1^7. Bring my soul * out of prison :
that I may give thanks unto Thy
Name, 0 Lord. y. I had no place
to flee unto, and no man cared for
my soul. ly. That I may give thanks
unto Thy Name, 0 Lord. y. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. B^. Bring
my soul out of prison : that I may
give thanks unto Thy Name, 0 Lord.

Hymn, ^cce tempus idoneutn,
f. and ly., p. 141.

THIRD WEEK IN LENT.

145

Ant. to Mag. But Jesus, passing
through the midst of them : went His
way.

[Collect.
T ET Thy mercy lighten upon us, we
•^ beseech Thee, 0 Lord ; that whereas
we are in sore danger by reason of our
sins. Thy care may rescue, Thy deliver-
ance save us. Through.]

The Ferial Hours are thus said till
Fassion Sunday^ except the daily changes
of Collects and Antiphons to Benedictus
and Magnificat; and the Responsary at
Vespers^ ivhich changes after the fourth
Sunday.

TUESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. If two of you shall
agree on earth as touching anything
that they shall ask : it shall be done
for them of My Father, Which is in
heaven, saith the Lord.

[Collect.
EAR us. Almighty and gracious
God, and mercifully bestow upon
us the gift of healthful temperance.
Through.]

Ant. to Mag. Where two or three
are gathered together in My Name :
there am I in the midst of them,
saith the Lord.

[Collect.
"TiEFEXD us, 0 Lord, by Thy pro-
-^ tection, and evermore preserve us
from all sin. Through.]

WEDNESDAY.

HautJS*

Ant. to Ben. Hear and understand
the traditions : which the Lord hath
given unto you.

[Collect.
r^ RANT us, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
^^ that taught by healthful fasts, and
abstaining from noxious vices, we
may more readily obtain Thy favour.
Thi'ough.]

Ant. to Mag. To eat with un-
washen hands : defileth not a man.

[Collect.
r^RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^^ God, that we who seek the grace
of Thy protection, may be delivered
from all evils, and serve Thee with a
quiet mind. Through.]

THURSDAY.
ilautJS*

Ant. to Ben. Labour not for the
meat which perisheth : but for that
meat which endureth unto everlasting
life.

[Collect.
Ci RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^-^ God, that the holy devotion of our
fasts may make us pure and well pleas-
ing in the sight of Thy Divine Majesty.
Through.]

Ant. to Mag. The Bread of God is
He which cometh down from heaven :
and giveth life unto the world.

[Collect.
T ET Thy heavenly favour, we beseech
^ Thee, 0 Lord, multiply Thy people
that is under Thee, and make them
ever to cleave to Thy commandments.
Through.]

FRIDAY.

?Laul3i8,

Ant. to Ben. Sir, I perceive that
Thou art a Prophet : Our fathers
worshipped in th;s mountain.
10

146

PEOPEE OF SEASONS,

[Collect.
T ET Thy gracious favour, we beseech
-^ Thee, 0 Lord, accompany our fast,
that, as outwardly we abstain from
food, so inwardly we may fast from evil.
Through.]

Ant. to Mag. True worshippers
shall worship the Father : in spirit
and in truth.

[Collect.

GEANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that we who trust in Thy pro-
tection, may by Thy help overcome all
things adverse. Through.]

SATURDAY.

Ant. to IB en. Jesus stooped down
and wrote on the ground : He that is
without sin among you, let him first
cast a stone at her.

[Collect.

GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that we, who afflict the Hesh
by abstinence from food, may, follow-
ing after righteousness, fast from sin.
Through.]

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT.

Chaptee. Gal. iv.
TT is written, that Abraham had

two sons, the one by a bond-maid,
the other by a free- woman. But he
who was of the bond-woman was born
after the flesh ; but he of the free-
woman was by promise.

I^. Hear, 0 Israel,* the command-
ments of the Lord, and write them in
thy heart as in a book : and I will give
thee the land that floweth with milk
and honey, f. Beware, therefore,
and hearken unto IVIy voice, and I

will be an enemy unto thine enemies.
R7. And I will give thee the land
that floweth with milk and honey.
y. Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
And I will give thee the land that
floweth with milk and honey.

Hymn. JEcce tempus idoneum,
y. andl^., p. 141.

Ant. to Mag. Woman, hath no
man condemned thee ? No man.
Lord : neither do I condemn thee ;
go, and sin no more.

Collect.
RANT,we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that we, who for our evil
deeds do worthily deserve to be pun-
ished, by the comfort of Thy grace
may mercifully be relieved ; through
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

y. He shall deliver thee from the
snare of the hunter.

1^7. And from the noisome pesti-
lence.

Ant. 1. Then shalt Thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteousness :
if Thou wilt turn Thy face from my
sins.

Ant. 2. It is better to trust in the
Lord : than to put any confidence in
princes.

A7it. 3. God, even our own God,
shall give us His blessing : God shall
bless us.

Ant. 4. Thou art mighty, 0 Lord,
to save us from the hand of death :
deliver us, 0 our God.

A)it. 5. Kings of the earth and all
people : praise the Name of the Lord.

Chaptee. Gal. iy.

TT is written, that Abraham had

two sons, the one by a bond-maid,

the other by a free-woman. But he

FOURTH SUNDAY IX LENT.

147

who was of the bond-woman was
born after the flesh ; but he of the
free-woman was by promise.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Jesic quadrigenarice,
y. and IV'., p. Ii2.
Ant. to Ben, Jesus went over the
sea of Galilee. And a great multitude
followed Him : because they saw His
miracles which He did. And the
passover, a feast of the Jews, was
nigh.

Ant. And Jesus went up into a
mountain, and there He sat ^vith His
disciples : And the passover, a feast
of the Jews, was nigh.

Ant. And Jesus took the loaves,
and when He had given thanks, He
distributed to the disciples : and the
disciples to them that were set down;
and likewise of the fishes as much as
they would.

Chapter. Gal. iv.
TT is written, that Abraham had

two sons, the one by a bond-maid,
the other by a free-woman. But he
who was of the bond-woman was
born after the flesh ; but he of the
free-woman was by promise.

R?. It is good for me. p. 142.

I Ant. With five loaves and two
i fishes : the Lord fed men in number
I about five thousand.

j Chapter. Gal. iv.

j "DEJOICE, thou barren that bearest
! not; break forth and cry, thou

i that travailest not : for the desolate
hath many more children than she
I which hath an husband.

IV". I am Thy servant, p. 142.

Ant. The Lord fed five thousand
men : with five loaves and two fishes.

Chapter. Gal. iv.
"^OW we, brethren, as Isaac was,
are the children of promise. But
as then he that was born after the
flesh persecuted him that was born
after the Spirit ; even so it is now.
Xevertheless, what saith the Scrip-
ture ? Cast out the bond-woman and
her son.

^. Seven times a day, p. 143.

£econti l^espers.

Chapter. Gal. iv.

T is written, that Abraham had
two sons, the one by a bond-maid,
the other by a free-woman. But he
who was of the bond-woman was born
after the flesh ; but he of the free-
woman was by promise.

R7. The Lord did lead them * with
great power ; He fed them with the
increase of the fields ; He made them
to suck honey out of the rock, and
oil out of the flinty rock. V. He fed
them also with the finest wheat-flour :
and with honey out of the stony rock
did He satisfy them. I^^. He made
them to suck honey out of the
rock, and oil out of the flinty rock.
V. Glor}' be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R-. The
Lord did lead them with great power;
He fed them with the increase of the
fields ; He made them to suck honey
out of the rock, and oil out of the
flinty rock.

Hy3IN. Ecce tempus idoneum,
j. and IV'., p. 141.

Ant. to Mag. Then those men,
when they had seen the miracle that
Jesus did, said : This is of a truth
that Prophet that should come into
the world.

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PROPER OF SEASONS.

MONDAY.

A7it. to Ben. Take these things
hence, saith the Lord : make not My
Father's House an house of mer-
chandise.

[Collect.
r\ RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ God, that we, yearly observing holy
seasons with true devotion, may please
Thee both in body and soul. Through.]

Chapter. Ezek. xviii.

ITHE soul that sinneth, it shall die.

■ The son shall not bear the iniquity
of the father, neither shall the father
bear the iniquity of the son, saith the
Lord Almighty.

ly. The Lord did lead them. p. 147.

This ly. is used on Ferias till Fassion
Sunday.

Ant. to 3Iag. Destroy this temple,
saith the Lord ; and in three days I
will raise it up : but He spake of the
temple of His body.

[Collect.
TTTE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, mercifully
'^ ' hear our supplications, and grant
that we, to whom Thou hast given an
hearty desire to pray, may obtain the
help of Thy protection. Through.]

TUESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Ye seek to kill Me :
a Man that hath told you the truth.

[Collect,
pRANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
^-^ that the observance of the holy fasts
may avail to the increase of holiness,
and the continual assistance of Thy lov-
ing-kindness. Through,]

Ant. to Mag. I have done a work,
and ye all marvel : because I have
made a man every whit whole on the
Sabbath-day.

[Collect.
TTAVE mercy on Thy people, we be-
^^ seech Thee, 0 Lord; and to them
that labour under continual tribulations
grant a little breathing-space. Through.]

WEDNESDAY.

ILauli^.

Ant. to Ben. Master, who did sin,
this man, or his parents, that he was
born blind r : Jesus answered. Neither
hath this man sinned, nor his parents;
but that the works of God should be
made manifest in him.

[Collect.
C\ OD, "Who by means of fasting dost
^^ reward the righteous, and pardon
the sinful, have mercy on Thy suppliants,
and let the confession of our guilt ob-
tain remission of our sins. Through.]

Ant. to Mag. A Man that is called
Jesus put clay upon mine eyes : and
I washed, and do see.

[Collect.
T ET Thy merciful ears, 0 Lord, be
-*-^ open to the prayers of Thy humble
servants, and that they may obtain their
petitions, make them to ask such things
as shall please Thee. Through.]

THURSDAY.

Haiitis*

Ant. to Ben. The Father loveth
the Son : and sheweth Him all things
that Himself doeth.

PASSION SUNDAY.

149

[Collect.
p RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^-^ God, that they who are chastened
by fasting may be gladdened by holy
fervour, so that the love of earthly
things being tempered, they may more
readily attain to things heavenly.
Through.]

Ant. to Mag. As the Father rais-
eth up the dead and quickeneth them :
even so the Son quickeneth whom He
wiU.

[Collect.
r\ GOD, the Teacher and Governour
^ of Thy people, cast out those sins
whereby they are assaulted ; that they
may ever be well-pleasing in Thy
sight, and secure under Thy protection.
Through.]

FEIDAY.

Ant. to Sen. Our friend Lazarus
sleepeth : but I go, that I may awake
him out of sleep.

[Collect.
r\ GOD, "Wlio dost renew the world by
^ ineffable Sacraments, grant, we be-
seech Thee, that they may avail to the
eternal welfare of Thy Church, and
that in this present life it be not left
destitute of assistance. Through.]

Ueispers*

Ant. to Mag. Lord, if Thou hadst
been here, Lazarus had not died :
by this time he stinketh, for he hath
been dead four days.

[Collect.
pRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^-^ God, that we, who, owning our weak-
ness, put our trust in Thy strength,
may ever rejoice in Thy protection.
Through.]

SATUKDAY.

ilautr.0.

Ant. to JBen. I am the Light of
the world : he that followeth Me shall
not walk in darkness, but shall have
the light of life, saith the Lord.

[Collect.
TTTE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, by Thy

' '^ grace, let our devout affections
bring forth fruit, for then shall our
fasts profit us, when they are pleasing
in the eyes of Thy mercy. Through.]

PASSION SUNDAY.

Chapter. Lament, iii.

A LOED, Thou hast pleaded the
causes of my soul; Thou hast re-
deemed my life.

I^. The ungodly * compassed me
about, and scourged me without a
cause : but Thou, O Lord, my De-
fender, avenge Thou me. y. For
trouble is hard at hand, and there is
none to help me. I^. But Thou, 0
Lord, my Defender, avenge Thou me.
Here is not said Glory be, etc. hut the
^7. is repeated. The ungodly com-
passed me about, and scourged me
without a cause : * but Thou, 0 Lord,
my Defender, avenge Thou me.

The Reader repeats this I^. as far as the
* alone : the Choir then Joins in, and
finishes it. And this order is observed
in all I^I^. in Passion-tide.

At the verse in the following Hymn, 0
Cross, our one reliance, hail : the Choir
turns to the Altar, and so continues till
the beginning of Magnificat.

Hymn. Vexilla Regis prodeunt.

mHE Royal Banners forward go ;
X The Cross shines forth in mystic glow ;
"Where He in flesh, our flesh Who made,
Our sentence bore, our ransom paid :

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PROPER OF SEASONS.

Where deep, for us the spear -vvas dy'd,
Life's torrent rushing from His side,
To wash us in that precious flood
Where mingled Water flo-n'd, and Blood.

Fulfill'd is all that David told

In true prophetic sonsr of old ;

Amidst the nations, God, saitli he,

Hath reign'd and triumpli'd from the Tree.

O Tree of beauty. Tree of light !
O Tree -with royal purple dight !
Elect on whose triumphal breast
Those holy limbs should find their rest :

On whose dear arms, so widely flung,
The weight of this world's ransom himg :
The price of human kind to pay.
And spoil the spoiler of his prey :

O Cross, our one reliance, hail !
This holy Passion-tide avail
To give fresh merit to the saint.
And pardon to the penitent.

To Thee, eternal Three in One,
Let homage meet by all be done :
Whom by the Cross Thou dost restore,
Preserve and govern evermore ! Amen.

y. They gave me gall to eat.

1^7. And when I was thirst}^ they
gave me vinegar to drink.
This iTpmi, f'. mid B^, are said at Vespers

daily, till Wedtiesday in Holy IVeeJc

inclusive.

Ant, to Mag. I am One that bear
witness of Myself : and the Father
that sent Me beareth witness of Me.

Collect.
"WE beseech Thee, Almighty God,
mercifully to look upon Thy
people; that by Thy great goodness
they may be governed and preserved
evermore, both in body and soul;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant, to Psalms. Have mercy up-
on me : and hearken unto my prayer.

Chapter. Jer. xiv.
n[HOU, 0 Lord, art in the midst of
us, and we are called by Thy
Name; leave us not, 0 our God.

^7. Into Thy hands : tJie Choir
continue: 0 Lord, I commend my
spirit, y. For Thou hast redeemed

me, 0 Lord, Thou God of Truth. ^7.
I commend my spirit. R'. Into Thy
hands, * 0 Lord, I commend my
spirit.

Hymn. Cultor Dei memento.

SERVANT of Christ, remember
The font's Baptismal dew ;
Pi.emembcr thy renewal
In Confirmation too.

When at the call of slumber

Thou seekest needful rest.
Let then the Cross's symbol

Sign both Thy heart and breast.

The Cross repels all e%al.
The Cross makes darkness flee,

A mind by this sign hallowed,
Unstable cannot be.

Away, ye wandering phantoms,

Away, all evil dreams.
Away, thou arch deceiver,

with all thy subtle schemes.

And thou, O crafty serpent.
Who seek'st by many an art,

And many a guileful winding,
To vex the quiet heart :

Depart, for Christ is present ;

Since Christ is here, give place ;
And let the sign thou ownest

Thy ghostly legions chase.

And though awhile the body-
In sleep may lie reclin'd.

Yet Christ, in very slumber,
Shall fill the Christian mind.

All laud to God the Father,

All laud to God the Son ;
To God the Holy Spirit

Be equal honour done. Amen.

y. Keep us, 0 Lord.

I^^ As the apple of an eye, hide
us under the shadow of Thy wings.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. 0 King,
glorious among Thy Saints, Who art
ever to be praised, and yet art in-
effable ; Thou, Lord, art in the
midst of us, and we are called by Thy
Name; leave us not, 0 our God : and
in the day of judgment vouchsafe to
number us with Thy Saints, 0 blessed
King.

J. 0 blessed King, govern Thy
servants in the right way.

^?. With Thy Saints, 0 blessed
Kino:.

PASSION SUNDAY.

151

f. By holy fasts to amend our
sinful lives.

B/. O blessed King.

y. And duly keep Thy Paschal
Feast.

^7. With Thy Saints, 0 blessed
King.

Compline is said tktis till Maundy Thurs-
day, except that they J. a«<f R7l^. after
the Ant. are not said on Ferias.
Petitions as p. 69.

y. Draw nigh unto m)- soul and
save it.

I^. 0 deliver me because of mine
enemies.

This y. and I^. is said daily at Lauds till
Wednesday in Holy Week inclusive.

Ant. 1. 0 Lord, behold my afflic-
tion : for the enemy hath magnified
himself.

Ant. 2. I called upon the Lord in
trouble : and the Lord heard me at
large.

Ant. 3. 0 Lord, Thou hast pleaded
the causes of my soul : Thou hast re-
deemed my life, 0 Lord my God.

Ant. 4. 0 my people, what have I
done unto thee ? and wherein have
I wearied thee ? : testify against me.

A7it. 5. Shall evil be recompensed
for good? : for they have digged a
pit for my soul.

Chaptee. Heb. ix.

QHRIST being come an High-Priest

of good things to come, by a

greater and more perfect tabernacle,

not made with hands, that is to say,

not of this building ; neither by the

I blood of goats and calves, but by His

i own blood He entered in once into

j the holy place, having obtained eternal

' redemption for us.

' B,\ Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Lustrasexquijam peracta.

THIRTY years among us d-vrelling,
His appointed time fulfiU'd,
Born for this, He meets His Passion,

For that this He freely will'd :
On the Cross the Lamb is lifted,
Where His life-blood shall be spill'd.

He endtir'd the nails, the spitting,
Vinegar, and spear, and reed ;

From that holy Body broken
Blood and -water forth proceed :

Earth, and stars, and sky, and ocean,
By that flood from stain are freed.

Faithful Cross ! abore all other,

One and only noble Tree ;
None in foliage, none in blossom,

None in fruit thy peers may be ;
Sweetest wood, and sweetest iron !

Sweetest weight is hung on thee.

Bend thy boughs, 0 Tree of glory !

Thy relaxing sinews bend
For awhile the ancient rigour,

That Thy birth bestow'd, suspend :
And the King of Heavenly beauty

On thy bosom gently tend.

Thou alone wast counted worthy,
This world's ransom to uphold;

For a shipwreck'd race preparing
Harbour, like the ai'k of old :

With the sacred Blood anointed
From the smitten Lamb that roll'd.

To the Trinity be glory

Everlasting, as is meet ;
Equal to the Father, equal

To the Sou and Paraclete ;
Trinal Unity, Whose praises

All created things repeat. Amen.

"^. Deliver me from mine enemies,
0 God.

1^7. Defend me from them that rise
up against me.

Ant. to Ben. Which of you con-
vinceth Me of sin ? and if I say the
truth, why do ye not believe Me.^ :
He that is of God heareth God's
words ; ye therefore hear them not,
because ye are not of God.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. I have not a devil : but I
honour My Father, saith the Lord.
Till Wednesday in Holy Week, instead of

^. to the Chapter at Prime, is said,

y. 0 Lord, arise, help us.

152

PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

1^. And deliver us for Thy mercy's
sake.

Cierce.

Ant. T seek not Mine own glory :
there is One that seeketh and judgeth.

Chaptee. Heb. ix.
QHRIST being come an High-Priest
of good things to come, by a
greater and more perfect tabernacle,
not made with hands, that is to say,
not of this building; neither by the
blood of goats and calves, bat by His
own blood He entered in once into
the holyplace, having obtained eternal
redemption for us.

I^. Deliver * my soul, O God,
from the sword, and my darling from
thg power of the dog. y. Deliver
me, 0 Lord, from the evil man : and
preserve me from the wicked man.
I^. And my darling from the power
of the dog. ly. Deliver my soul from
the sword * my darling from the
power of the dog.

y. Save me from the lion's mouth.

117. And my lowliness from the horns
of the unicorns.

Ant. Yerily, verily, I say unto
you : If a man keep My saying, he
shall never see death.

Chaptee. Heb. ix.
■pOR if the blood of bulls and of
goats, and the ashes of an heifer
sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to
the purifying of the flesh; how much
more shall the blood of Christ, Who,
through the eternal Spirit, offered
Himself without spot to God, purge
your conscience from dead works to
serve the living God ?

B/. Save me * from the lion's
mouth : and my lowliness from the
horns of the unicorns, f. Deliver
my soul from the sword, my darling

from the power of the dog. I^. And
my lowliness from the horns of the
unicorns. I^. Save me from the lion's
mouth,* and my lowliness from the
horns of the unicorns.

y. 0 shut not up my soul with
the sinners.

BJ. Nor my life with the blood-
thirsty.

Ant. Your father Abraham re-
joiced to see My day : and he saw
it, and was

Chaptee. Heb. ix.

ND for this cause He is the Me-
diator of the new testament, that
by means of death, for the redemption
of the transgressions that were under
the first testament, they which are
called might receive the promise of
eternal inheritance.

ly. Princes * have persecuted me
without a cause, but my heart stand-
eth in awe of Thy word. I am glad
of Thy word. f. As one that findeth
great spoils. I^. I am glad of Thy
word. Ip'. Princes have persecuted
me without a cause, but my heart
standeth in awe of Thy word.* I am
glad of Thy word.

'f. Deliver me, 0 Lord, from the
evil man.

ly. And preserve me from the
wicked man.

S^cotttJ 17egper0.

Chaptee. Heb. ix.
HRIST being come an High Priest
of good things to come, by a
greater and more perfect tabernacle,
not made with hands, that is to say,
not of this building ; neither by the
blood of goats and calves, but by
His own blood He entered in once
into the holy place, having obtained
eternal redemption for us.

PASSION WEEK,

153

R7. How long * shall mine enemies
triumph over me ? consider and hear
me, 0 Lord my God. V. For if I be
cast down, they that trouble me will
rejoice at it. But I have hoped in
Thy mercy. R?. Consider and hear
me, 0 Lord my God. R". How long
shall mine enemies triumph over me?*
consider and hear me, 0 Lord my
God.

Hymn. Yexilla Regis prodeunt,
f. and I^., p. 149.

^nt. to M^ag. Verily, verily, I say
unto you. Before Abraham was, I
am : Then the Jews took up stones
to cast at Jesus ; but Jesus hid Him-
self and went out of the temple.

MONDAY.

t*, Draw nigh unto my soul, and
save it.

^. 0 deliver me, because of mine
enemies.

Ants, and Psalnis of the Feria.

Chaptee. Jer. xi.

T^HE Lord hath given me knowledge
of it, and I know it : then Thou
shewedst me their doings. But I was
like a lamb or an ox that is brought
to the slaughter.

Sg. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Lustra sex qui jam per act a,
^. and 1^7., p. 151.

Ant. to Ben. In the last day, that
great day of the feast, Jesus stood
and cried, saying : If any man thirst,
let him come unto Me and drink.

[Collect.

C ANCTIFT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
^ our fasts, and mercifully grant us for-
giveness of all our sins, through.]

Ant. to JPsahns. The ungodly are
minded to do me some mischief : and
my heart is disquieted within me.

fierce.

Ant. 0 Lord, Thou hast pleaded
the causes of my soul : Thou hast re-
deemed my life.

Chaptee. Is. l.

T HID not my face from shame and
spitting. For the Lord God will
help me : therefore shall I not be
confounded.

I^^ Deliver my soul. p. 152.

Ant. 0 my people, what have I

done unto thee ? : and wherein have
I wearied thee ? testify against me.

Chaptee. Is. l.

■pOR the Lord God will help me;
therefore shall I not be confound-
ed : therefore have I set my face like
a flint, and T know that I shall not
be ashamed.

I^. Save me. p. 152.

Ant. Shall evil be recompensed for
good ? : for they have digged a pit for
my soul.

Chaptee. Jer. xvii.

T ET them be confounded that per-
secute me, but let not me be con-
founded ; let them be dismayed, but
let not me be dismayed : bring upon
them the day of evil, and destroy
them with double destruction, 0 Lord
our God.

R7. Princes have persecuted, p. 152.

Ants, and Psalms of the Feria.

154

PROPEE OF SEASONS.

Chaptee. Lament, iii.
Q LORD, Thou hast pleaded the
causes of my soul : Thou hast re-
deemed my life.

RJ. How long * shall mine enemies
triumph over me ? consider and hear
me, 0 Lord my God. J- For if I be
cast down, they that trouble me will
rejoice at it. But I have hoped in
Thy mercy. ^7. Consider and hear
nie, 0 Lord my God. 1^^. How long-
shall mine enemies triumph over me?
* consider and hear me, 0 Lord, my
God.

Hymn. Vexilla Regis prodeunt,
^. and I^., p. 149.

Ajit. to Mag. If any man thirst,
let him come unto Me, and drink :
and out of his belly shall flow rivers
of living water.

[Collect.
n EANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord, to
^^ Thy people the spirit of truth and
peace ; that Math all their heart they
may acknowledge Thee, and may rever-
ently fulfil those things which are pleas-
ing unto Thee. Through.]
The Hours are said thus througTioid the

week., except the chanqes of Collects, and

of Ants, to Benedictus and Magnificat.

TUESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. My time is not yet
come : but your time is alway ready.

[Collect.
T ET our fasts, we beseech Thee, 0
■^ Lord, be pleasing in Thy sight, that
being cleansed thereby, we may become
worthy of Thy favour : and may attain
to everlasting salvation. Through.]

Ant. to Mag. Go ye up unto this
feast : I go not up yet, for My time
is not yet full come.

[Collect.
n RANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
^ that the company of Thy servants
may persevere in the performance of
Thy will, so that, both in multitude and
holiness, Thy kingdom may increase up-
on the earth in our days. Through.]

WEDNESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. M.y sheep hear My
voice : and I know them.

[Collect.
r\ GOD, we beseech Thee, as Thou hast
^ hallowed this fast, so in Thy mercy
lighten the hearts of Thy faithful people ;
and as Thou hast given them an hearty
desire to pray, so graciously hear their
supplications. Through.]

Ant. to Mag, Many good works
have I shewed yow. : for which of
these works do ye stone Me.
[Collect.

OLORD, in "Whom is all our hope,
let Thy mercy lighten upon Thy
suppliant servants, and of Thy heavenly
bounty grant them to ask such things as
be right, and also to obtain that which
they desire. Through.]

THUESDAY.

ilautis*

Ant. to Ben. Why trouble ye the
woman ? : for she hath wrought a
good work upon Me.

[Collect.
n RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^^ God, that the dignity of human
nature being wounded by excess, may
be restored by healthful abstinence.
Through.]

Ant. to Mag. In that she hath

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poured this ointment on My body :
she did it for My burial.

[Collect.
"DE favourable, we beseech Thee, 0
-'-' Lord, to Thy people, so that, eschew-
ing those things which are displeasing
unto Thee, they may be filled more
exceedingly with the delights which per-
tain to Thy commandments. Through.]

FRIDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Now the feast-da}'
drew nigh, and the chief priests
and scribes sought how they might
kill Jesus : but they feared the people.

[Collect.
'E beseech Thee, 0 Lord, mercifully
to pour the help of Thy grace into
our hearts ; that, subduing our sins by
voluntary chastening, we may choose
suffei'ing in this life rather than eternal
punishment in the world to come.
Through.]

Ant. to Mag. The chief priests
and the scribes sought how they
might take Him by craft, and put
Him to death : but they said, Xot on
the feast-day, lest there be an uproar
of the people.

[Collect.
n EAXT us, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
pardon of sins and increase of piety ;
and, that Thou mayest multiply Thy
gifts upon us, make us more ready to
the fulfilment of Thy will. Through.]

SATURDAY.

Ant. to Ben. With desire have I
desired : to eat this Passover with you
before I suffer.

[Collect.
T ET Thy consecrated people, 0 Lord,
-^ increase in the spirit of devotion ;
that, being exercised in holy acts, we
may become so much the more pleasing
to Thy majesty, and be filled the more
abundantly with Thy gifts. Through.]

PALM SUXDAY.

Ants, and Psalms as in the Psalter.

Chaptee. Phil. II.

T ET this mind be in you, which
was also in Christ Jesus : Who,
being in the form of God, thought it
not robbery to be equal with God :
but made Himself of no reputation,
and took upon Him the form of a
servant.

^7. The ungodly, p. 149.

Hymst. Yexilla Megis prodeunt,
f. and R7., p. 149.

Ant. to Mag. And now, 0 Father,
glorify Thou Me with Thine own self :
with the glory which I had with
Thee before the world was.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,
Who, of Thy tender love towards
mankind, hast sent Thy Son, our
Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon
Him our flesh, and to suffer death
upon the Cross, that all mankind
should follow the example of His
great humility; mercifully grant, that
we may both follow the example of
His patience, and also be made par-
takers of His resurrection ; through
the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

. "f . Draw nigh unto my soul, and
save it.

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PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

^?. 0 deliver me because of mine
enemies.

Ant 1. The Lord God will help
me : therefore shall I not be con*
founded.

Ant. 2. They kept me in on every
side, they kepi; me in, I say, on every
side : but in the Name of the Lord
will I destroy them.

Ant. 3. Give sentence with me, 0
God : for Thou, Lord, art mighty.

Ant. 4. Let them be confounded
that persecute me : but let not me be
confounded, 0 Lord God.

Ant. 5. With angels and children
may the faithful be found : singing
to the Conqueror of death, Hosanna
in the highest.

Chaptee. Phil. II.
T ET this mind be in you, which
was also in Christ Jesus : Who,
being in the form of God, thought it
not robbery to be equal with God;
but made Himself of no reputation,
and took upon Him the form of a
servant.

fy. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Lustra sex qui, jam per acta,
f. and ly., p. 151.

Ant. to Ben. And the great mul-
titude that came together to the feast
day, cried unto the Lord : Blessed is
He that coraeth in the Name of the
Lord ; Hosanna in the highest.
Collect as at Vespers.

Ant. to Psalms. Hosanna to the
Son of David, Blessed is the King
of Israel : that cometh in the Name
of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

Ant. The children of the Hebrews
cast their garments in the way, and
cried, saying : Hosanna to the Son of

David ; blessed is He that cometh in
the Name of the Lord.

Chaptee. Phil. ii.
T ET this mind be in you, which
was also in Christ Jesus : Who,
being in the form of God, thought it
not robbery to be equal with God ;
but made Himself of no reputation,
and took upon Him the form of a
servant.

V^. He hath put * my brethren far
from me, and mine acquaintance are
verily estranged from me. ^. My
friends and my neighbours, I^. And
mine acquaintance, are verily estranged
from me. I^. He hath put my breth-
ren far from me, * and mine acquain-
tance are verily estranged from me.

y. Deliver my soul from the sword.

ly. My darling from the power of
the dog.

Ant. The children of the Hebrews,
bearing palms, went forth to meet
the Lord, crying out and saying :
Hosanna in the highest.

Chaptee. Phil. ii.

TTE humbled Himself, and became
obedient unto death, even the
death of the Cross.

ly. Give heed * to me, 0 Lord, and
hearken to the voice of them that
contend with me : Shall evil be re-
compensed for good ? for they have
digged a pit for my soul. f. Ee-
member that I stood before Thee to
speak good for them, and to turn
away Thy wrath from them. I^.
Shall evil be recompensed for good .P
for they have digged a pit for my
soul. ly. Give heed to me, 0 Lord,
and hearken to the voice of them that
contend with me : * Shall evil be re-
compensed for good? for they have
digged a pit for my soul.

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f". Save me from the lion's mouth.
I^. And my lowliness from the
horns of the unicorns.

Nones.

Ant. All men greatly praise Thy
Name and say, Blessed is He that
Cometh in the Name of the Lord :
Hosanna in the highest.

Chaptee. Phil. II.
WHEREFORE God also hath
highly exalted Him, and given
Him a Name which is above every
name ; that at the Name of Jesus
every knee should bow, of things in
' heaven, and things in earth, and
things under the earth.

^7. Save me, * 0 God, for the
waters are come in, even unto my
soul. And hide not Thy face from
Thy servant : for I am in trouble.
Hear me, 0 my God. f. Draw nigh
unto my soul, and save it : 0 deliver
me because of mine enemies. R7.
For I am in trouble. Hear me, 0 my
God. I^. Save me, 0 God, for
the waters are come in, even unto
my soul. And hide not Thy face
from Thy servant : * for I am in
trouble. Hear me, 0 my God.

y. 0 shut not up my soul with the
sinners.

I^. Nor my life with the blood-
thirsty.

Seconal Vt^Tj^tx^*

', Ants, and Fsalms as in the Psalter.

j Chaptee. Phil. ii.

T ET this mind be in you, which

was also in Christ Jesus : Who,

I being in the form of God, thought it

I not robbery to be equal with God;

but made Himself of no reputation,
j and took upon Him the form of a
' servant.
I 1^7. The chief priests * consulted

that they might put Lazarus also to

death : because that by reason of him
many of the Jews went away, and
believed on Jesus, f". The people
therefore that was with Him when
He called Lazarus out of his grave,
and raised him from the dead, bare
record. I^. Because that by reason
of him many of the Jews went away,
and believed on Jesus. ^7. The chief
priests consulted that they might put
Lazarus also to death : * because that
by reason of him many of the Jews
went away, and believed on Jesus.

Hymn. Vexilla Regis prodeunt,
f. and ly., p. 149.

Ant. to Mag. Multitudes go forth
with palms and flowers to meet the
Redeemer, and render due homage to
the Son of God triumphing gloriously;
The nations utter their voice and to
the praise of Christ re-echoes through
the sky, Hosanna.

Collect as at First Vespers.

MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK.

Fsalms of the Feria.

Ant. 1. I hid not my face : from
shame and spitting.

Ant. 2. Awake, 0 sword : against
them that disperse the flock.

Ant. 3. So they weighed for my
price thirty pieces of silver : that I
was prised at of them.

Ant. 4. Waters flowed over mine
head : then I said, I am cut ofi". I
will call upon Thy Name, 0 Lord.

Ant. 5. Behold, 0 Lord, the lips
of them that rise up against me : and
their devices.

Chapter. Jer. xi.
T^HE Lord hath given me knowledge
of it and I know it : then Thou
shewedst me their doings. I was

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PROPER OF SEASONS.

like a lamb or an ox that is brought
to the slaughter.

B^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Lustra sex qui jam per acta,

f. audl^., p. 151.

Ant. to Ben. Thou coiildest have
no power at all against Me : except
it were given thee from above.

[Collect.

n RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^^ God, that whereas hj reason of our
infirmity we faint in adversity, the
Passion of Thine Only-begotten Son
may plead for us and refresh us.
Through the same.]

Ant. The ungodly are minded to
do me some mischief : and my heart
is disquieted within me.

fierce.

Ant. 0 Lord, Thou hast pleaded
the causes of my soul : Thou hast re-
deemed my life.

Chapter. Is. l.

T GAVE my back to the smiters,
and my cheeks to them that
plucked off the hair : I hid not my
face from shame and spitting. For
the Lord God will help me; therefore
shall I not be confounded.
^7. He hath put. p. 156.

Ant. 0 my people, what have I
done unto Thee ? : and wherein have
I wearied thee ? testify against me.

Chapter. Is. l.

"I^OE the Lord God will help me ;
therefore shall I not be confound-
ed : therefore have I set my face like
a flint, and I know that I shall not
be ashamed.

R7. Give heed. p. 156.

Nones*

Ant. Shall evil be recompensed
for good : for they have digged a pit
for my soul.

Chapter. Jer. xvii.
j^ET them be confounded that per-
secute me, but let not me be
confounded ; let them be dismayed,
but let not me be dismayed : bring
upon them the day of evil, and destroy
them with double destruction.
ly. Save me. p. 157.

Ants, and Fsalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Lament, iii.
Q LORD, Thou hast pleaded the
causes of my soul : Thou hast re-
deemed my life.

ly. The chief priests, p. 157.

Hymn. Vexilla Regis prodeunt,
f . and I^., p. 149.

Ant. to Mag. I have power to lay
down My life : and I have power to
take it again.

[Collect.
TTELP us, 0 God of our salvation, and
-^-^ whereas Thou hast vouchsafed to
restore us by Thy marvellous bounty,
grant us to; come joyfully to the com-
memoration of the same. Through.]

The Hours are thus said till Wednesday
inclusive, Collects and Antiphons beifi
changed as usual.

TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK.

rsahns of the Feria.

Ant. 1. Hide not Thy face from
me, for I am in trouble : 0 haste
Thee, and hear me.

Ant. 2. Defend my cause against

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the ungodly people : 0 deliver me
from the deceitful and wicked man.

Ant. 3. I cried by reason of mine
affliction to the Lord : and He heard
me out of the belly of hell.

Ant. 4. 0 Lord, I am oppressed ;
undertake for me : for I know not
what I shall say to mine enemies.

Ant. 5. The wicked said, Let us
oppress the poor righteous man : be-
cause he is clean contrary to our
doings.

Ant. to Ben. No man taketh My
life from Me : but I lay down My
life, that I may take it again.

[Collect.

A LMIGHTY, everlasting God, grant

■^-^ us so to celebrate the mysteries of

the Lord's Passion, that we may attain

to receive mercy. Through the same.]

Ant. to Mag. I sat daily with you
teaching in the temple, and ye laid no
hold on Me : and now, being scourged,
ye lead Me to be crucified.

[Collect.
T ET Thy mercy, 0 Lord, cleanse us
from all corruption of our old nature,
and enable us to walk in newness of
life. Through.]

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK.

Psalms of the Feria.

Ant. 1. Deliver me from blood-
guiltiness, 0 Lord, Thou that art the
God of my health : and my tongue
shall sing of Thy righteousness.

Ant. 2. I have suffered shame and
terror at their hands : but the Lord
is with me as a mighty Man of war.

Ant. 3. These also that seek the
hurt of my soul : they shall go under
the earth.

Ant. 4. All mine enemies heard of

^Ll

my trouble : they have been made
glad, for it was Thy doing.

Ant. 5. Bind, 0 Lord, the nations
of the heathen in chains : and their
kings with fetters.

Ant. to Ben. Simon, sleepest thou :
could est thou not watch with Me one
hour?

[Collect.
rjRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^^ God, that we, who by reason of our
trespasses, are continually afflicted by
the Passion of Thine Only-begotten Son,
may be delivered. Who liveth.]

Chapter. Is. liii.
L we lite sheep have gone
astray ; we have turned every
one to his own way ; and the Lord
hath laid on Him the iniquity of us
all. He was oppressed, and He was
afflicted, yet He opened not His
mouth.

^. The ungodly, p. 149.

Ant. to Mag. I sat daily with you

teaching in the temple, and ye laid

no hold on Me : and now, being

scourged, ye lead Me to be crucified.

Collect.

A LMIGHTY God, we beseech Thee

graciously to behold this Thy

family, for which our Lord Jesus

Christ was contented to be betrayed,

and given up into the hands of wicked

men, and to suffer death upon the

Cross; Who now liveth and reigneth

with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever

One God, world without end. Amen.

At these Vespers no Petitions are said,

neither is the Altar censed, nor are any

Memorials said, except when a Double

Feast has been kept on this day.

Compline is said as p. 150, the Petitions

being said, as on Sundays, without

Psalm LI. From this day till the First

Sunday after Trinity inclusive. Psalm

cxxiii. is not said after Compline.

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PROPER OF SEASONS.

MAUNDY THURSDAY.

Fsalms of the Feria.
The "f. and Ip'. are omitted, and the first
Antiphon is begun at once, and so on
the two nights following. The Psalms
are said without Glory be, etc., from
this time till the First Vespers of Easter.

Ant. 1. Thou wilt be justified in
Thy saying, 0 Lord : and clear when
Thou art judged.

Ant. 2. The Lord was brought as
a lamb to the slaughter : and He
opened not His mouth.

Ant. 3. Mine heart within me is
broken : all my bones shake.

Ant. 4. Thou art made strong in
Thine own strength : and in Thy
\io\j comfort, 0 Lord.

Ant. 5. Because He so willed it He
was made an offering : and His own
Self bare our sins.

Ant. to Ben. Now he that be-
trayed Him gave them a sign, say-
ing : Whomsoever I shall kiss, that
same is He, hold Him fast.

After the repetition of the Ant. :
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

I^'. Lord, have mercy : The Choir
continue : Christ the Lord became
obedient unto death.

Christ, have mercy.

f". Who didst come to suffer for us.
Christ, have mercy.

f. Who stretching forth Thy hands
upon the Cross didst draw all men
unto Thee.

Christ, have mercy.

y. Who by Thy prophet didst say,
0 death I will be thy death.

^7. Lord, have mercy. The Choir
continue : Christ the Lord became
obedient unto death.

Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.

I^^ Lord, have mercy upon us, The
Choir continue : Christ the Lord be-
came obedient unto death.

y. Even the death of the Cross.

All kneel at once and say the Lord^s
Frayer in silence, after which Miserere,
Psalm LI., shall be said in a loio voice,
without Glory be, etc., and followed
i)nmediately by the Collect as at previous
Vespers, xcithout The Lord be with
you, but with Let us pray. Nor is
anything further said after the Collect,
but all rise.

The Petitions, etc. are not said from hence-
forth till after Trinity. No Memorials
till after Loiv Sunday.

At Frime, and at the other Hours on this
and the two days following, the y^f .,
I^'I^., and Hymns are omitted at the
beginning of Office, and immediately
after the Lord's Frayer is begun the
Ant. to Fsalms.

Ant. Christ became obedient unto
death for us : even the death of the
Cross.

Feus in nomine tuo. Psalm liv.

Beati immaculati and Reiribue so^o
tuo, Psalm cxix.

y. The Lord be with you.
ly. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Collect as at Wednesday Vespers,

y. The Lord be with you.
ly. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
B;. Thanks be to God.

Frime thus ends, and Tierce, Sexts, and
Nones are said in like manner with
their own Fsalms.

Chapter is said on this day ending after
the prayer, May the souls, etc., with
The Lord be with you, and Bless we

GOOD FEIDAY.

161

the Lord/ and so Chapter ends
till Low Sunday, except on Good Friday
and Easter Eve, when it is wholly
otnitted.

On this day Vespers shall be sung festively
in Choir ; hut without the '^^ . and
Vf^. at the commencement of Office^
and without Glory be, etc.

Ant. 1. I will receive the cup of
salvation : and call upon the Name of
the Lord.

CredidL Psalm cxvi. 10. p. 52.

Ant. 2. I labour for peace, but
when I speak unto them thereof: they
make them ready to battle.

Ad Dominum. Psalm cxx. p. 52.

Ant. 3. Preserve me from the
wicked man : 0 Lord.
Eripe me Bomine. Psalm cxl. p. 62.

Ant. 4. Keep me from the snare
that they have laid for me : and from
the traps of the wicked doers.

Bomine clamavi. Psalm cxli. p. 62.

Ant. 5. I looked also upon my
right hand : and saw there was no
man that would know me.

Voce mea. Psalm cxlii. p. 62.

Ant. to Mag. As they were eating,
Jesus took bread : and blessed
it, and brake it, and gave it to the
disciples.

t". The Lord be with you.
^7. And with thy spirit.
Collect as on Wednesday.
{.Or,
TyE beseech Thee, 0 Lord our God,
' ' that we who are refreshed with
the life-giving Food may, in Thy gift of
immortality, attain that which now in
the time of our mortal life we earnestly
desire. Through.]

f". The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
^. Bless we the Lord.
iy. Thanks be to God.

OlompUne.

Ant. Christ became obedient unto
death for us : even the death of the
Cross.

Cum invocarem. Psalm iv.
In te, Bomine. Psalm xxxi.
Ecce nunc. Psalm cxxxiv.
Kunc Bimittis.
{All without Glory be, etc., and all said
under one Ant.)

f. The Lord be with you.
ly. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Collect as at Wednesday Vespers.
f. The Lord be with you.
B^. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
R7. Thanks be to God.

GOOD FRIDAY.

Psalms of the Feria.
Ant. 1. God spared not His own.

Son : but delivered Him up for us all.
Ant. 2. My spirit is vexed within

me : and my heart within me is

desolate.

Ant. 3. Thief answered to thief, say-
ing, we receive the due reward of our

deeds : but what hath this Man done.?

Lord, remember me when Thou comest

into Thy kingdom.

Ant. 4, When my soul is sore

troubled : Thou wilt remember mercy,

0 Lord.

Ant. 5. Lord, remember me : when

Thou comest into Thy kingdom.
Ant. to Ben. And they set up over

His head. His accusation written :

Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the

Jews.

The rest as at Lauds on Maundy Thurs-
day, except that in place of the three
y^. there given after the Benedictus
the three following are said with Kyries
and lyiy. as before.

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PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

f. Gentle Lamb to Whom the

wolf gave poisonous kisses.

y. Life suffers death on the Tree ;

but death and hell are despoiled.
V. Thou hast suffered the bonds

Thyself; and so hast snatched us

from the bonds of death.

The Collect at every Sour ends without
Who now liveth, etc.

Fi'ime, Tierce, Sexts, and No7ies are said
as on Maundy Thursday, except that
all kneel till the middle of the first
Ant. and after its repetition at the end
of the Psalms.

After the repetition of the Ant. is said, oil
kneeling, the Lord's Prayer and the
Collect as at Lauds, without The Lord
be with you, or, Let us pray. And
so each Office ends.

Chapter is not said on this and the follow-
ing day.

Vespers are not sung on this day, but are
said in a low voice before the Altar.
All is as on Maundy Thursday, till
Ant. to Mag. Now there stood by

the Cross of Jesus : His Mother.

After the rejjetition of the Ant. to Mag-
nificat is said the Lord's Prayer and
Psalm LI., Miserere, without Glory
be, etc. Then the Priest says the
Collect audibly, as at the other Hours,
and so Vespers end.

(Eompline.

All as on Maundy Thursday.
After the repetition of the Antiphon is
said, all kneeling, the Lord's Prayei',
and Psalm li., Miserere, without Glory
be, etc.

Collect as at Wednesday Vespers.
All t/ie ff. and lyi^. are omitted.

EASTER EVE.

Psalms of the Feria, except the Canticle,
which is the Song of Hezekiah, Ego
dixi, p. 13.

Ant. 1. 0 death, I will be thy
death : O grave, I will be thy de-
struction.

Ant. 2. Give heed, all ye people :
and behold my sorrow.

Ant. 3. All ye that pass by, behold
and see : if there be any sorrow like
unto my sorrow.

Ant. 4. From the gates of hell :
deliver my soul, 0 Lord.

Ant. 5. They shall mourn for Him,^
as one mourneth for his only son :
because the innocent Lord is slain.

Ant. to Ben. Women sitting by
the sepulchre : mourned and wept
for the Lord.

The rest as at Lauds on Maundy Thurs-
day, except the

Collect. (166i.)
nEANT, 0 Lord, that as we are

baptised into the death of Thy
blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ,
so by continual mortifjnng our corrupt
affections we may be buried with
Him : and that through the grave
and gate of death, we may pass to our
joyful resurrection ; for His merits.
Who died, and was buried, and rose
again for us, Thy Son Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
[_0r else the Collect of Wednesday, ending

without Who now liveth, etc.]

The Hours are said in a low voice, and as

on Good Friday.

EASTER DAY.

Vespers begin at once, with
Ant. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Laudate Bominum. Psalm cxvii.
Q PRAISE the Lord, all ye heathen :
praise Him, all ye nations.

2 For His merciful kindness is
ever more and more towards us : and

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the truth of the Lord endureth for
ever. Praise the Lord.
Glory be, etc.

Ant. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. In the end of the
Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward
the first day of the week : came 3Iary
Magdalene and the other Mary to see
the sepulchre. Alleluia.

y. The Lord be with you.
I^". And with thy spmt.
Let us pray.
Collect as at lauds.
[Or,
"pOUR into our hearts, 0 Lord, the
■^ spirit of Thy love ; that -we, -whom
Thou hast satistied with Paschal sacra-
ments, may of Thy mercy be made one
in heart. Through. "Who liveth. In the
unity.]

y. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
f'. Bless we the Lord.
17. Thanks be to God.
<So end all Hours till Low Sunday.

(Kompline.

The usual Invocation is made in silence :
the Office begins thus :

'f. 0 God, make speed to save us.
RJ. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.
f. Glory be to the Father, etc.
B^. As it was, etc.

Alleluia.
Ant. to Psalms. Alleluia. Alle-
luia. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Cum invocarem. Psalm rv.
In te, Lomine. Psalm xxxi.
Ecce nunc. Psalm cxxxiv.
Nunc I) i mitt is.
\ {Hack with Glory be, etc., and all said
\ under one Ant.)

j [After, but not on, this day, throughout
> Hh^ week, after the reijetition of the
Ant., a Cantor immediately commences

Gradual. This is the day, Choir

join in : which the Lord hath made :
we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Reader, y. In Thy Resurrection,
0 Christ.

Choir. J^. Let heaven and earth
rejoice.]

y. The Lord be with you.
^. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Collect.
A LMIGHTY God, Who through
Thine Only-begotten Son Jesus
Christ hast overcome death, and
opened unto us the gate of everlast-
ing life : we humbly beseech Thee,
that as by Thy special grace prevent-
ing us. Thou dost put into our minds
good desires, so by Th}^ continual
help we may bring the same to good
effect ; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Who liveth and reigneth with Thee
and the Holy Ghost, ever one God,
world without end. Amen.
y. The Lord be with you.
R?. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
R:. Thanks be to God.

Compline is thus said throughout the week,
without change of Collect.

y. In Thy Resurrection, 0 Christ.

R7. Let heaven and earth rejoice.
Alleluia.

This y. and I^. is said every day at
Lauds till Ascension Day.

y. 0 God, make speed to save us.

R7. 0 Lord, make haste to help us.

\. Glory be to the Father, etc.

R?. As it was, etc.
Alleluia.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. The Angel of the Lord
descended from heaven : and rolled
back the stone from the door, and sat
upon it. Alleluia. Alleluia.

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PROPER OF SEASONS.

Ant. 2. Behold, there was a great
earthquake : for the Angel of the
Lord descended from heaven. Alle-
luia.

Ant. 3. His countenance was like
lightning : and his raiment white as
snow. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ant. 4. For fear of him the keepers
did shake : and became as dead men.
Alleluia.

Ant. 5. And the Angel answered
and said unto the women, Fear not
ye : for I know that ye seek Jesus.
Alleluia.

Then immediately, witJiout Hymn or
Chapter :

'^ . The Lord is risen from the tomb.

^?. Who for our sakes hung upon
the tree. Alleluia.

Avt, to Ben. And very early in
the morning, the first day of the
week : they came unto the sepulchre
at the rising of the sun. Alleluia.

A LMIGHTY God, Who through
Thy Only-begotten Son Jesus
Christ hast overcome death, and
opened unto us the gate of everlast-
ing life ; we humbly beseech Thee,
that, as by Thy special grace prevent-
ing us Thou dost put into our minds
good desires, so by Thy continual
help we may bring the same to good
effect; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with
Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one
God, world without end. Amen.
'f. Bless we the Lord. Alleluia.
I^. Thanks be to God. Alleluia.
Alleluia is said with this ^. and I^. till
Trinity.

The Offices, except Vespers, now begin as
usual, but no Hymns are said till the
First Vespers of Low Sunday.
Ant. to Psalms. The Angel of the

Lord descended from heaven : and
came and rolled back the stone from
the door, and sat upon it. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Beus in nomine tuo. Psalm liv.
Confitemini. Psalm cxviii.
Beati immaculati and Eetribue servo
tuo. Psalm cxix.
After the repetition of the Ant. imme-
diately follows the
Gradual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice
and be glad in it.

'f. The Lord is risen.
I^''. As He said unto you. Alleluia.
f. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Collect as at Lauds.
f. The Lord be with you.
R?. And with thy spirit.
y. Bless we the Lord.
I^. Thanks be to God.
Fri^ne is thus said till Low Sunday, ex-
cept that, throughout the week, Psalm
CXVIII. is omiited.
Chapter is said, ending after : I^. Is the
death of His Saints, and following Col-
lect, with The Lord be, etc. and Bless
we, etc.

Ant. Behold, there was a
great earthquake : for the Angel of
the Lord descended from heaven.
Alleluia.

Gh^adual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice
and be glad in it.

^. The Lord is risen indeed.

1^7. And hath appeared to Simon.
Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

Ant. His countenance was like
lightning : and his raiment white as
snow. Alleluia.

EASTEE MONDAY.

165

Gradual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice
and be glad in it.

y. The Lord is risen from the tomb.

RJ. Who for our sakes hung upon
the tree. Alleluia.

Ant. For fear of him the keepers
did shake : and became as dead men.
Alleluia.

Gradual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice
and be glad in it.

f". In Thy Resurrection, 0 Christ.

R7. Let heaven and earth rejoice.
Alleluia.
Tierce, Sexis, and Xones, are thus said

throughout the week, with change of

Collect, according to the day.

Seconti Fespers,

Vespers begin thus :

y. Lord, have mercy [iii].

I^. Christ, have mercy [iii].

y. Lord, have mercy [iii].

Ant. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Fsalms of Sunday.

After repetition of the Antiphon :

Gradual. This is the day : Choir
join in : which the Lord hath made :
we will rejoice and be glad in it.

y. 0 give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is gracious : because His mercy
endureth for ever.

R7. Alleluia. Choir join in : This
is the day which the Lord hath made :
we will rejoice and be glad in it.

y. Let us keep the feast with the
unleavened bread of sincerity and :
Choir continue : truth. Alleluia.

y. The Lord is risen.

I^"'. As He said unto you. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. And when they
looked, they saw that the stone was
rolled away : for it was very great.
Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.
[Or,

GR.AXT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that as we celebrate the
solemnities of the Lord's Resurrection,
so by the invoc ition of Thy Spirit our
souls may rise from death. Through
the same.]

Memorial of S. Mary.

Ant. I went down into the garden
of nuts to see the fruits of the valley,
and to see whether the vines flourished,
and the pomegranates budded : return,
return, O Shulamite ; return, return,
that we may look upon thee. Alleluia.

y. Thou art the holy Mother of
God.

1^7. 0 Ever Virgin Mary. Alleluia.

Collect.

XyE beseech Thee, O Lord, pour

Thy grace into our hearts; that

as we have known the Incarnation of

Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message

of an Angel, so by His Cross and

Passion we may be brought unto the

glory of His Resurrection ; through

the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

This Memorial is said daily at Vespers

throughout the week.

y. Bless we the Lord. Alleluia.
^. Thanks be to God. Alleluia.

Vespers are thus said throughout the week,
except the Graduals, Ants, to Magni-
ficat, and Collects.

EASTER MONDAY.

V. In Thy Resurrection, 0 Christ.

R'. Let heaven and earth rejoice.
Alleluia.
On this day, and throughout the week, the

Sunday Psalms are said under this one

Ant. The Angel of the Lord de-
scended from heaven : and rolled

166

PEOPER or SEASONS.

back the stone from the door, and
sat wpon it. Alleluia.

Ant. to Ben. What manner of
communications are these that ye
have one with another, as ye walk,
and are sad? Alleluia : And the
one of them, whose name was Cleo-
phas, answering, said unto Him, Art
Thou only a stranger in Jerusalem,
and hast not known the things which
are come to pass there in these days.P
Alleluia. And He said unto them,
What things ? And they said unto
Him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth,
Who was a Prophet mighty in deed
and word, before God and all the
people. Alleluia.

Collect of Siinclay.
[Or,
i^ OD, Who by the Paschal solemnity
hast bestowed healing on the world,
continue, we beseech Thee, to shed forth
upon Thy people Thy heavenly gifts;
that they may attain to perfect freedom,
and advance to life eternal. Through.]

Memorial of S. Mary.
Ant. My soul failed when He
spake; I sought Him, but I could
not find Him ; I called Him, but He
gave me no answer ; The watchmen
that went about the city found me,
they wounded me : the keepers of the
walls took away my veil from me.
Alleluia.

Y-i IV-» ^'^^ Collect as at Sunday Vespers.
This Memorial is said daily at Lauds
throughout the week.
Lauds arc thus said though out the weeTc,
except the changes of Collects and Ants,
to Benedictus.
No notice is taken of any feast or fast
during this week., because all Saints
arose in Christ, and the Feast of Christ's
Mesurrection is com^non to all Saints.
A Double Feast so occurring is trans-
ferred to the first vacant day after the
Octave. And this order holds good
during the Octave of Whiisun Day. \

No Petitions are said at any Hour, ex-
cept Prime and Compline, till Trinity.
On and after Low Sunday they are
said at those two Hours.

As on Sunday, except that which follows:

Gradual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice
and be glad in it.

'f. Let Israel now confess that He
is gracious, and that His mercy en-
dureth for ever.

1^7. Alleluia. * This is the day
which, etc.

f". Did not our heart burn within
us concerning Jesus : while He talked
with us by the way .P

E;. Alleluia.

J. The Lord is risen.

Ip". As He said unto jovl. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. Did not our heart
burn within us concerning Jesus :
while He talked with us by the way.P
Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.
{.Or,
EANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that as we are bowed down
under the weight of our sins, so by this
Paschal feast we may be delivered from
all evils that beset us. Through.]

EASTER TUESDAY.

Ant. to JBen. Jesus Himself stood
in the midst of them, and saith unto
them : Peace be unto you. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.

[Or,
r^ OD, Who dost ever increase Thy
^-^ Church with new offspring; grant
to Thy servants that they hold fast in
their lives that which in faith they
accepted. Through.]

EASTER WEEK.

167

Gradual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice,
and be glad in it.

>". Let them give thanks whom
the Lord hath redeemed, and delivered
from the hand of the enemy; and
gathered them out of the lands.

R-. Alleluia. * This is the day, etc.

y. The Lord Jesus arose and stood
in the midst of His disciples, and said
unto them, Peace be unto you.

P^-. Alleluia.

y. The Lord is risen.

I^', As He said unto you. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. Behold My hands
and My feet : that it is I Myself.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.
\0r,
r^ RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^^ God, that we who keep the solemnity
of the Paschal feast, may ever abide in
the grace of holiness. Through.]

WEDNESDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Cast the net on the
right side of the ship : and ye shall
find. Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.
[Or,
r^ OD, "Who makest us glad with the
"yearly solemnity of our Lord's Re-
surrection ; mercifidly grant that through
our temporal feasts we may attain to
eternal joys. Through.]

Grradual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice,
and be glad in it.

y. The right hand of the Lord
bringeth mighty things to pass : the
right hand of the Lord hath the pre-
eminence.

^. Alleluia. * This is the day, etc.

y. The Lord arose, and met the
women, saying, All hail; and they
came and held Him by the feet.

R7. Alleluia.

y. The Lord is risen.

^. As He said unto you. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag, This is now the
third time that Jesus shewed Him-
self : after that He was risen from
the dead. Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.
[0/-,

GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that the marvellous mystery of
this Paschal festivity may brins us peace
in this world, and in the world to come
eternal life. Through.]

THURSDAY.

Eautis.

Ant. to JBen. Mary stood without
at the sepulchre weeping : and seeth
two angels in white sitting, the one
at the head, the other at the feet,
where the body of Jesus had lain.
Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.
[Or,
f^ OD, "Who hast gathered together
^ divers nations in the confession of
Thy Xame ; grant that they who are
regenerate by baptism may be one in
inward faith, and in outward devotion.
Through.]

Grradual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice,
and be glad in it.

y. The same stone which the
builders refused : is become the head-
stone in the corner. This is the
Lord's doing : and it is marvellous in
our eyes.

^7. Alleluia. * This is the day, etc.

y. In the day of My resurrection.

168

PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

saitli the Lord, I will go before you
into Galilee.

R/. Alleluia.

y. The Lord is risen.

ly. As He said unto you. Alleluia.

A7it. to Mag. They have taken
away my Lord, and I know not where
they have laid Him : If thou hast
borne Him hence, tell me. Alleluia.
And I will take Him away. Alleluia.
Collect of Sundaij,
(Or,
r^ OD, who hast granted us to celebrate
^^ the Paschal mystery with free hearts;
teach us to fear that which displeaseth
Thee, and to love that which Thou dost
command. Through.]

FRIDAY.

ilautis-

Ant. to Be7i. The eleven disciples
saw the Lord in Galilee : and wor-
shipped Him. Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.
[Or,
A LMIGHTT, everlasting God, Who
-^ hast ordained the Paschal mystery
for the reconciliation of the human race ;
grant to our souls, that what we profess
with our lips we may shew forth with
our lives. Through.]

Gradual. This is the day * which
the Lord hath made : we will rejoice,
and be glad in it.

y. Blessed be He that cometh in
the IS'ame of the Lord : God is the
Lord Who hath shewed us light.

R7. Alleluia. * This is the day, etc.

y. Tell it out among the heathen
that the Lord hath reigned from the
tree.

I^. Alleluia.
. "f. The Lord is risen.

I^. As He said unto you. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. All power is given
unto Me : in heaven and earth. Al-
leluia.

Collect of Sunday.
[Or,
r\ GOD, by Whom cometh redemption,
^ and adoption is bestowed ; grant to
the works of Thy hands, that being born,
anew in Christ, they may attain to their
eternal heritage and to true liberty.
Through.]

SATURDAY.

Ant. to Ben. So they ran both to-
gether : and the other disciple did
outrun Peter, and came first to the
sepulchre. Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.
[Or,
nRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^^ God, that we, who have reverently
passed through the Paschal feast, may
through the same attain to eternal joys.
Through.]
On this day^ at every Hour, Alleluia is

said before and after the words, This is

the day, etc.

LOW SUNDAY.

dFirist IrJespers*

^. 0 God, make speed, etc.
Ant. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Fsalms of the Feria.

Chapter. Rom. vi.

PjHRIST being raised from the dead,

dieth no more; death hath no

more dominion over Him. For in

that He liveth. He liveth unto God.

I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Chorus novce Sierusalem.

TE Choirs of New Jerusalem !
To sweet new strains attune your theme ;
The while we keep, from care released,
With sober joy our Paschal feast.

LOW SUNDAY.

169

"WTien Christ, tmconquered Lion, first
The Dragon's chains by risins: burst :
And while with living Toice He cries,
The dead of other ages rise.

Engorged in former years, their prey
Must death and hell restore to-day :
And many a captive soul, set free,
With Jesus leaves captivity.

Right gloriously He triumphs now,
Worthy to Whom should all things bow :
And joining heaven and earth again
Links in one commonweal the twain.

And we, as these His deeds we sing.
His suppliant soldiers, pray our King,
That in His palace, bright "and vast.
We may keep watch and ward at last.

Long as unending ages run.

To God the Father laud be done,

To God the .Son our equal prai-^e,

And God the Holy Ghost, we raise. Amen.

^. Abide with us.

1^7. For it is toward evening, and
the day is far spent. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. Xow when Jesus
was risen early the first day of the
week : He appeared first unto Mary
Magdalene, out of whom He had cast
seven devils. Alleluia.

Collect. ;io49.)
^LMIGHTY Father, Who hast

given Thine only Son to die for
our sins, and to rise again for our
justification; grant us so to put away
the leaven of malice and wickedness,
that we may alway serve Thee in
pureness of living and truth; through
the merits of the same Thy Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Or,
/"^EAXT, we beseech Thee, Almighty

God, that as we have passed through
the Paschal feast, so by Thy grace our
hearts and lives may ever be conformed
thereto. Through.]

Memobial of S. Mary. p. 165.
This Memorial is said at First Vespers of

Sunday till the Ascension.
The First Vespers of Sunday are thus
said till theAscefision, except the changes
of Collect and Ant. to Magnificat.

(£:ompline.

Compline begins as usual icith
^. Turn us, etc.

Ant. to Psalms. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Cum invoearem. Psalm iv.
In te, Lomine. Psalm xxxi.
Qui habitat. Psalm xci.
Fcce nunc. Psalm cxxxiv.

Chaptee. Jer. xiv., as in Psalter.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Jesu Salvator seculi.

JESU, Who brought'st redemption nigh.
Word of the Father, God most High ;
O Light of Light, to man unknown.
And watchful Guardian of Thine own;

Thy hand Creation made and guides ;
Thy wi-dom time from time divides :
By this world's cares and toils opprest,
O give our weary bodies rest.

That while in frames of sin and pain

A little longer we remain.

Our flesh may here in such wise sleep

That watch with Christ our souls may keep.

0 free us, while we dwell below,
From insults of our ghostly foe.
That he may ne'er victorious be
O'er them that are redeemed by Thee.

We pray Thee, King with glory decked,
In this our Paschal joy, protect.
From all that death would fain effect.
Thy ransomed flock, Thine own elect.

To Thee Who, dead, again dost live,
All gloiy. Lord, Thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

These two last verses are said at the
end of all ILymns of this metre., till
Ascension, except at Saturday Vespers.

y. Keep us, 0 Lord.

I^". As the apple of an eye, hide us
under the shado^' of Thy wings.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. Alleluia. The
Lord is risen. Alleluia : As He said.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Petitions, p. 69.

Compline is thus said till the Ascension.,
except that the Christmas Doxology is
used on any Feast of the Blessed Virgin.

170

PROPER OF SEASONS.

"f. and R7., Ants, and Psalms, p. 163.

Chapter. 1 St. John v.
WHATSOEVER is born of God
overcometli the world; and this
is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our faith,
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Sermone hlando Angelus.

WITH g:entle voice the Angel g-ave
The women tidings at the grave ;
" Forthwith your Master shall ye see :
He goes before to Galilee."

And while with fear and joy they pressed
To tell these tidings to the rest,
Their Lord, their living Lord, they meet,
And see His form, and kiss His feet.

Th' eleven, when they hear, with speed
To Galilee forthwith proceed ;
That there they may behold once more
The Lord's dea'r face, as oft before.

In this our bright and Paschal day
The sun shines out with purer ray :
When Christ, to earthly sight made plain.
The glad Apostles see again.

The wounds, the riven wounds. He shews
Of that His flesh with light that glows,
In loud accord, both far and nigh,
The Lord's arising testify.

O Christ, the King, "Who lov'st to bless,
Do Thou our hearts and souls possess ;
To Thee our praise that we may pay.
To Whom our laud is due, for aye. '

We pray Thee, King with glory decked.
In this our Paschal joy protect.
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransomed flock. Thine own elect.

To Thee Who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, Thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

'f. The Lord is risen from the
tomb.

1^. Who for our sakes hung upon
the tree. Alleluia.

Ant. to Ben. Then the same day
at evening, being the first da}' of the
week, when the doors were shut
where the disciples were assembled :
Jesus stood in the midst, and saith
unto them. Peace be unto you. Alle-
luia.

Memorial of the Eesurrection.

Ant. And very early in the morn-
ing, the first day of the week : they
came unto the sepulchre at the rising
of the sun. Alleluia.

y. The Lord is risen indeed.

I^. And hath appeared to Simon.
Alleluia.

Collect as in Memorial at Second Vespers.
This Ifemorial is said at Lauds on

Sunday till the Ascension.
A Double Feast occurring on Low Sunday

is to be transferred to the next day.
If a Double Feast be kept on the Monday,
Second Vespers on Sunday shall be of
the Feast, ivith Metnorials of the Sun-
day and the Resurrection.

Hymn. Jam lucis orto sidere,
with Faster Doxology.

Ant. to Psalms. The Angel of the
Lord descended from heaven : and
came and rolled back the stone from
the door, and sat upon it. Alleluia.

Deus in noiuine fuo. Psalm liv.

Deati immaculati and Retribue servo
tuo. Psalm cxix.

Ant. Thanks be to Thee, 0 God ;
OneVery Trinity: One Supreme Deity,
One Holy Unity, thanks be to Thee.
Alleluia.

Quicunque vult.

Chapter. 1 Tim. i.
J^OW unto the King Eternal, Im-
mortal, Invisible, the only wise
God, be honour and glory for ever
and ever. Amen.

R7. Jesu Christ, Son of the living
God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia.
Alleluia. J. Thou Who hast risen
from the dead. Alleluia. 'S^. Have
mercy upon us. Alleluia. Alleluia.
y. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
Ip'. Jesu Christ, Son of the living

LOW SUNDAr.

171

God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia.

Alleluia.

This I^. is used daily till the Ascension.

'f. 0 Lord, arise, help us.

RJ. And deliver us for Thy Name's
sake.

Petitions, p. 33.

fierce,

Hyain. Nunc sancte nobis Spiritus,
xcith Easter JDoxology.

Ant. And, behold, there was a
great earthquake : for the Angel of
the Lord descended from heaven.
Alleluia.

Chaptee. 1 S. John v.
WHATSOEVER is born of God
overcometh the world ; and this
is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our f\iith.

IV- The Lord is risen. Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. As He said. I^. Alle-
luia. Alleluia. ^. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. R?. The Lord is risen.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. The Lord is risen indeed.

Rr. And hath appeared to Simon.
Alleluia.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Htmx. Rector fotens verax Deiis,
xcith Easter Doxology.

Ant. His countenance was like
lightning : and his raiment white as
snow. Alleluia.

Chaptee. 1 S. John v.
VyHO is he that overcometh the
world, but he that believeth
that Jesus is the Son of God.^ This
is He that came by water and blood,
even Jesus Christ.

^7. The Lord is risen indeed. Alle-
luia. Alleluia, "f. And hath appeared
to Simon. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia, f".

Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. R7.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

"f . The Lord is risen from the tomb.

I^. Who for our sakes hung upon
the tree. Alleluia.

Htmx. Berum Deus tenax vigor,
xcith Easter Doxology.

Ant. And for fear of him the
keepers did shake : and became as
dead men. Alleluia.

Chaptee. 1 S. John v.
A XD there are three that bear wit-
ness in earth, the spirit, and the
water, and the blood : and these three
agree in one.

R'. The Lord is risen from the
tomb. Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Who
for our sakes hung upon the tree.
R". Alleluia. Alleluia. V. Glory be
to the Father and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost, R7. The Lord is
risen from the tomb. Alleluia. Alle-
luia.

y. In Thy Resurrection, 0 Christ.

R'. Let heaven and earth rejoice.
Alleluia.

Ant. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Chaptee. 1 S. John v.
WHATSOEVER is born of God
overcometh the world : and this
is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our faith.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Ad Ccenam Agni providi.

THE Lamb's high banquet we await,
In snow-white robes of royal state :
And now, the Red Sea's channel past,
To Christ our Prince we sing at last.
Unon the Altar of the Cross,
His body hath redeemed our loss :
And tasting of His roseate blood,
Our life is hid with Him in God.

172

PROPER OF SEASONS.

That Paschal eve God's arm was bared :
The devastating Angel spared :
By strength of hand our hosts went free
From Pharaoh's ruthless tyranny.

Now Christ, our Paschal Lamb, is slain,
The Lamb of God that knows no stain,
The true Oblation offered here,
Our own unleavened Bread sincere.

O Thou, from Whom hell's monarch flies,
O great, O very Sacrifice,
Thy captive people are set free.
And endless life restored in Thee.

For Christ, arising from the dead,
From conquered hell victorious sped :
And thrust the tyrant down to chains.
And Paradise for man regains.

We pray Thee, King with glory decked,
In this our Paschal joy protect,
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransomed flock. Thine own elect.

To Thee Who, dead, again dost live,
All glory. Lord, Thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

f. Abide with us.

I^. For it is toward evening, and
tlie day is far spent. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. And after eight days
came Jesus, the doors being shut, and
stood in the midst, and said : Peace
be unto you. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Memorial of the Resurrection.

Ant. And when they looked, they
saw that the stone was rolled away :
for it was very great. Alleluia.

^. The Lord is risen.

I^. As He said unto you. Alleluia.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY God, Who through
Thy Only-begotten Son Jesus
Christ hast overcome death, and
opened unto us the gate of everlasting
life ; we humbly beseech Thee, that,
as by Thy special grace preventing
us Thou dost put into our minds
good desires, so by Thy continual
help we may bring the same to good
effect. Through.

This Memorial is said at Second Vespers
of Sunday till Ascension, whether the
Office be of the Sunday or of a Feast^

except in the case of the Invention of
the Cross.

Until Ascension the Hows are said as on
Low Sunday^ xcith these exceptions : the
Vesper Psalms change according to the
Feria, though the Lauds Psalms con-
tinue to be those of Sunday. The Psalms
at all Offices are said under this Ant.,
Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
The Ants, to Benedictus and Magnificat
change daily. The Chapter and Collect
at each Office, except Prime, change
iveekly.

Prime is said with the usual Petitions, the
Psalms, and Responsary as on Sunday,
Quicunque vult being said (according
to SarumJ oyi the Ferias, with Ant.
Glory to Thee, p. 31, and Chapter, 0
Lord, be gracious, p. 33.

Ants, to Benedictus and Magnificat /or
the week :

1. Thomas, because thou hast seen
Me, thou hast believed : blessed are
they that have not seen and yet have
believed. Alleluia.

2. And many other signs truly did
Jesus in the presence of His disciples ;
Alleluia : which are not written in
this book. Alleluia.

3. But these are written that ye
might believe that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of God : and that believing
ye might have life through His Name.
Alleluia.

^Fecial iHemon'alis,

From this time till Ascension.

Memorial of the Holt Cross.
Ant. The Crucified hath risen from
the dead : He hath redeemed us. Al-
leluia. Alleluia.

y., I^., and Collect as at Vespers.

Memorial of S. Mart.

As at Vespers.

Memorial of All Saints.
Ant. Thy Saints, 0 Lord, shall

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173

flourish as a lily; Alleluia : And
they shall be as the odour of balsam
before Thee. Alleluia.

y., I^., and Collect, as at Vespers.

On Ferias and simple feasts.

Memoeial of the Holy Ceoss.

Ant. He hath endured the holy
Cross Who burst the bars of hell :
He is girded with power. He rose
on the third day. Alleluia.

y. Tell it out among the heathen.

ly. That the Lord reigneth from
the tree. Alleluia.

Let us pray.
Collect.
O.0D, Who for our sake didst will
that Thy Son should undergo the
suffering of the Cross to drive a.way
from us the power of the enemy ;
grant to us Thy servants that we
may ever live in the joys of His
Resurrection; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Memoeial of S. Maey.

Ant. The gate of Paradise was
closed to all by Eve : and by Mary it
is again set open. Alleluia.

"f. After child-bearing thou re-
mainedst a Virgin.

I^. 0 Mother of God. Alleluia.

Let us pray.
Collect.
"VyE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, pour
Thy grace into our hearts ; that
as we have known the Incarnation of
Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message
of an Angel, so by His Cross and
Passion we may be brought to the
glory of His Kesurrection ; through
the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen .

Memoeial of All Saints.

Ant. In the kingdom of heaven is
the dwelling place of the Saints.
Alleluia : And their rest in eternity.
Alleluia:

y. The voice of joy and health.

^7. Is in the dwellings of the
righteous. Alleluia.

Let us pray.
Collect.
(^R ANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that in the Resurrection of
Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ with
all the Saints we may truly receive
a portion ; Who liveth and reigneth
with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever
one God, world without end. Amen.

dFegitibal iiremcinalg,

Used till Ascension-tide nt both Vespers
and at Lauds on all Double Feasts, except
the Invention of the Cross, which fall
on Ferias.

Memoeial of the Resueeection.

Ant. Go quickly, and tell His
disciples : that He is risen from the
dead. Alleluia.

y. The Lord is risen indeed.

I^. And hath appeared to Simon.
Alleluia.

Collect, p. 172.

ilautis*

Ant. The Lord is risen from the
tomb : Who for our sakes hung upon
the tree. Alleluia.

f. The Lord is risen.

^7. As He said unto you. Alleluia.

Collect, p. 172.

No Memorial of the Feria is made on
festivals except on Rogation Monday
and Ascension Eve, and then only at
Lauds.

174

PEOPER OF SEASONS.

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER
EASTER.

As p. 168, till
Ant. to Mag. Thou art worthy, 0
Lord, to receive glor}^, and honour,
and power, for Thou hast created all
things, and for Thy pleasure they
are, and were created : Salvation to
our God, Which sitteth upon the
throne, and unto the Lamb. Alleluia.

Collect, (low.)
j^LMIGHTY God, Who hast given
Thine only Son to be unto us
both a sacrifice for sin, and also an
en sample of godly life ; give us grace
that we may always most thankfully
receive that His inestimable benefit,
and also daily endeavour ourselves to
follow the blessed steps of His most
holy life; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Or,
r\ GOD, Who by the humiliation of
^ Thy Son didst raise a fallen world,
grant perpetual joy to Thy faithful
people ; that those whom Thou hast
delivered from the danger of eternal
death, may be made partakers of eternal
joys. Through the same.]

Ant. The Angel of the Lord de-
scended from heaven : and came and
rolled back the stone from the door,
and sat upon it. Alleluia. Alleluia.
The Fsalms arc all said under this Ant.

Chaptee. 1 S. Pet. II.
r^HRIST also suffered for us, leaving
us an example, that ye should
follow His steps : Who did no sin,
neither was guile found in His
mouth.

I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Sermone hlando Angehis,
y. and 1^7., p. 170.

Ant. to Ben. I am the good Shep-
herd Who feed My sheep : I lay
down My life for My sheep. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

As^. 17 0.,e.rce2)t Ant to Quicunque. Thee
duly praise, p. 31, which is said on all
Sundays till Ascension when the Office
is of Sunday.

As p. 171, except
Chapter as at Lauds.

As p. 171, except
Chaptee. 1 S. Pet. ii.
"pUT He committed Himself to Him
that judgeth righteously : Who
His own self bare our sins in His
own body on the tree : by Whose
stripes ye were healed.

As p. 171, except

Chaptee. 1 S. Pet. ii.

T^OR ye were as sheep going astray :

but are now returned to the

Shepherd and Bishop of youv souls.

^5 p. 171, except
Chapter as at Lauds.
A7it. to Mag. I am the Shepherd
of the sheep. I am the Way and the
Truth : I am the good Shepherd,
and know My sheep, and am known
of Mine. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ants, to Benedictus and Magnificat for
the week :

1. The good Shepherd : giveth
His life for the sheep. Alleluia.

2. As the Father knoweth Me,
even so know I the Father : and I
lay down My life for the sheep. Al-
leluia.

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.

175

3. But the hireling, whose own
the sheep are not, seeth the wolf
coming, and leaveth the sheep and
fleeth : and the wolf catcheth them,
and scattereth the sheep. Alleluia.

4. And other sheep I have, which
are not of this fold : them also I must
bring, and they shall hear My voice ;
and there shall be one fold and one
Shepherd. Alleluia.

THIED SUNDAY AFTER
EASTER.

As p. 168, except
Ant. to Mag. I am Alpha and
Omega, the First and the Last : I
am the Root and Oifspring of David,
and the bright and morning Star.
Alleluia.

Collect.

A LMIGHTY God, Who shewest to
them that be in error the light of
Thy truth, to the intent that they
may return into the way of righteous-
ness ; grant unto all them that are
admitted intothe fellowshipof Christ's
religion, that they ma}'- eschew those
things that are contrar}' to their pro-
fession, and follow all such things as
are agreeable to the same ; through
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Ant to Fsalms, p. 174.

Chapter. 1 S. Pet. ii.

TiEARLY beloved, I beseech you

as strangers and pilgrims, abstain

from fleshly lusts, which war against

the soul.

R7. Thanks be to God.
Ant. to Ben. Jesus said to His
disciples, A little while and ye shall
not see Me : and again a little while

and ye shall see Me, because I go to
the Father. Alleluia. Alleluia.

As p. 170, except Ant. to Quicunque.

Chapter as at Lands.

Chapter. 1 S. Pet. ii.
QUBMIT yourselves to every ordi-
nance of man for the Lord's
sake : whether it be to the king, as
supreme; or unto governours, as unto
them that are sent by him, for the
punishment of evil doers, and for the
praise of them that do well.

Chapter. 1 S. Pet. ii.
JpOR so is the will of God, that with
well-doing 3^e may put to silence
the ignorance of foolish men.

Seconal Uesperis*

Chapter as at Lauds.
Ant. to Maq. What is this that
He saith, A little while ? Alleluia :
We cannot tell what He saith. Alle-
luia.

Ants, to Benedictus and Magnificat for
the week :

1. Verily, verily, I say unto you,
that ye shall weep and lament. Alle-
luia. But the world shall rejoice :
and ye shall be sorrowful, but your
sorrow shall be turned into joy. Al-
leluia.

2. Sorrow hath filled jomy hearts :
but your joy no man taketh from
you. Alleluia. Alleluia.

3. I will see you again, and your
heart shall rejoice : and your joy no
man taketh from you. Alleluia.

if6

PROPER OF SEASONS.

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER
EASTER.

As p. 168, except
Ant. to Mag. Great and marvel-
lous are Thy works, Lord God Al-
mighty ; just and true are Thy ways,
Thou King of Saints : Who shall
not fear Thee, 0 Lord, and glorify
Thy Name P for Thou only art holy ;
for all nations shall come and worship
before Thee ; for Thy judgments are
made manifest. Alleluia.

Collect.
Q ALMIGHTY God, Who alone
canst order the unruly wills and
affections of sinful men ; grant unto
Thy people, that they may love the
thing which Thou commandest, and
desire that which Thou dost promise;
that so, among the sundry and mani-
fold changes of the world, our hearts
may surely there be fixed, where true
joys are to be found ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Fsabns, p. 174.
Chapter. S. James i.
T?VERY good gift and every perfect
gift is from above, and cometh
down from the Father of lights, with
Whom is no variableness, neither
shadow of turning.
I^'. Thanks be to God.
A}it. to Ben. I go My way to Him
that sent Me : But, because I have
said these things unto you, sorrow
hath filled your heart. Alleluia.

As p. 170, except Ant. to Quicunque.

fierce.

Chapter as at Lauds.

Chapter. S. James i.

T ET every man be swift to hear,

slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Nones,

Chapter. S. James i.
Y^THEREFORE lay apart all filthi-
ness and superfluity of naughti-
ness, and receive with meekness the
engrafted word, which is able to save
your souls.

Seron'ti Uespcrs,

Chapter as at Lauds.
Ant. to 3£ag. I tell you the truth;
it is expedient for you that I go
away : for if I go not away, the Com-
forter will not come unto you. Alle-
luia.

Ants, to Benedictus and j\ragnificat for
the week :

1. I have yet many things to say
unto you, but ye cannot bear them
now : Howbeit, when He, the Spirit
of truth, is come. He will guide you
into all truth. Alleluia.

2. When He, the Spirit of truth,
is come, He will guide you into all
truth : and He will shew you things
to come. Alleluia.

3. He shall glorify Me : for He
shall receive of Mine, and shall shew
it unto you. Alleluia.

ROGATION SUNDAY.

As p. 168, except
Ant. to Mag. Great and marvel-
lous are Thy works. Lord God Al-
mighty; just and true are Thy ways.
Thou King of Saints : Who shall not
fear Thee, 0 Lord, and glorify Thy
Name ? for Thou only art holy ; for

ROGATION MONDAY.

177

all nations shall come and worship
Thee, for Thy judgments are made
manifest. Alleluia.

Collect.
Q LORD, from Whom all ^ood
things do come ; grant to us Th y
humble servants, that by Thy holy
inspiration we may think those things
that be good, and by Thy merciful
guiding may perform the same ;
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Ant. 1. The Angel of the Lord
descended from heaven : and rolled
back the stone from the door, and
sat upon it. Alleluia. Alleluia.

A)if. 2. And, behold, there was
a great earthquake : for the Angel of
the Lord descended from heaven.
Alleluia.

Ant. 3. His countenance was like
lightning : and his raiment white as
snow. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ant. 4. And for fear of him the
keepers did shake : and became as
dead men. Alleluia.

Ant. 5. And the Angel answered
and said unto the women. Fear not
ye : for I know that ye seek Jesus.
Alleluia.

Chapter. S. James i.
"DE ye doers of the word, and not
hearers only, deceiving your own
selves. For if any be a hearer of the
word, and not a doer, he is like unto
a man beholding his natural face in
a glass.

Ant. to Ben. Hitherto have ye
asked nothing in My Name : ask,
and ye shall receive. Alleluia.

All as p. 170, except Ant. to Quicunque.

fierce.

Chapter as at Lauds.

Chaptes. S. James i.

"pUT whoso looketh into the perfect
law of liberty, and continueth
therein, he being not a forgetful
hearer, but a doer of the work, this
man shall be blessed in his deed.

TSToneis.

Chapter. S. James i.

"DURE religion and undefiled before
God and the Father is this. To
visit the fatherless and widows in
their affliction, and to keep himself
unspotted from the world.

£econti Uespers.

Chapter as at Lauds.

Ant. to Mag. Ask, and ye shall
receive, that your joy may be full :
for the Father Himself loveth you,
because ye have loved Me, and have
believed. Alleluia.

ROGATION MONDAY.

Hautis,

Chapter. S. James v.

PjONFESS your faults one to another,
and pray one for another, that ye
may be healed. The eflPectual fervent
prayer of a righteous man availeth
much.

Ant. to Ben. Ask, and it shall be
given you; seek, and ye shall find :
knock, and it shall be opened unto
you. Alleluia.

Collect of Sunday.
[Or,

n RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ God, that we who in our afflictions
trust to Thy mercy, may by Thy pro-
tection be guarded from all adversities.
Through.]

178

PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

At all the other Hours are said the Chapter
and Collect of Rogation Sunday. If a
Feast above the lowe.st class occurs on this
or the following day, the Feast is kept,
with memorial of the fast at Lauds only.
On this day are to be said Vespers of
the Blessed Virgin, with full service on
the morrow, to Nones, inclusive, except a
Double Feast occur : no memorial of the
fast or of any Saint, but only of the
Hesurrection. If this be not observed,
let the Ant. to Magnificat ow both days
be as here set down for Tuesday, ajid
the rest of the Tuesday Office as on
Monday. If a Double Feast occur on
Tuesday, the Office of the Blessed Vir-
gin is wholly omitted.

ROGATION TUESDAY.

Ant. to Mag. Lo, now speakest
Thou plainly, and speakest no pro-
verb : Now are we sure that Thou
knowest all things, and needest not
that any man should ask Thee. Alle-
luia.

Collect of Sunday.

VIGIL OF THE ASCENSION.

Chaptee. Acts IV.
A ND the multitude of them that
believed were of one heart and of
one soul : neither said any of them
that ought of the things which he
possessed was his own ; but they had
all things common.

Ant. to Ben. And now, 0 Father,
glorify Thou Me with Thine own self:
with the glory which I had with Thee
before the world was. Alleluia.
[Collect.

GUANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that the intention of our hearts
may ever tend to that place whither
Thine Only-begotten Son our Lord, the

Author of this coming solemnity, hath
entered in ; and as we press on there-
unto by faith, so grant xis to attain to
the same by holy conversation. Through
the same.]

This Collect is said at every Hour on

this day.

Memorial of S. Mary and 0/ All Saixts,

p. 172.
Ko 2femorial of the Cross is made till

after the First Sunday after Trinity.

Chapter as at Lauds.

Chaptee. Acts iv.

A ND with great power gave the
^ apostles witness of the resurrec-
tion of the Lord Jesus : and great
grace was upon them all,

Nones,

Chaptee. Acts iv.

A S many as were possessors of lands
or houses sold them, and brought
the prices of the things that were
sold, and laid them down at the
Apostles' feet : and distribution was
made unto every man according as
he had need.

THE ASCENSION OF OUR
LORD JESUS CHRIST.

dFir.6t Fegpers,

Ant. I will not leave you comfort-
less. Alleluia : I go, but I will come
to you. Alleluia. And your heart
shall rejoice. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Psalms of the Feria.
Chaptee. Acts i.
HTHE former treatise have T made,
O Theophilus, of all that Jesus
began both to do and teach, until
the day in which He was taken up.

THE ASCENSION.

179

after that He through the Holy
Ghost had given commandments unto
the Apostles whom He had chosen.

^7. Let not your heart be troubled ;
I go to the Father, and when I am
taken up from you, I will send you ;
Alleluia : the Spirit of truth, and
your heart shall rejoice. Alleluia.
f. I will pray the Father, and He
shall give you another Comforter. I^.
The Spirit of truth, and your heart
shall rejoice. Alleluia, y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Hymn. JEterne JRex altissime.

ETERNAL Monarch, King most high,
Whose blood hath brought redemption
nigh,
By Whom the death of death was wrought,
Aiid conqu'ring grace's battle fought :

Ascending to the Thi'one of might,
And seated at the Father's right,
All power in heaven is Jesu's own,
That here His Manhood had not knoAvn.

That so, in Nature's triple frame,
Each heavenh' and each earthly name,
And things in hell's abyss abhorred,
May bend the knee and own Him Lord.

Yea, angels tremble when they see

How changed is our humanity.

That flesh hath purged what fl'esli had stained,

And God, the^flesh of God, hath reigned.

Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward :
Our glory and our boast in Thee,
For ever and for ever be !

All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay,
Ascending o'er the stars to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

These two last verses are said at the end
of all Hymns of this metre till Whitsun-
tide^ except at Vespers of the Invention
of the Cross, and on Commemorations of
the Blessed Virgin.

"f". Christ going up on high.
I^. Led captivity captive. Alleluia.
This Hymn is said daily till Whitsun Eve.

Ant. to Mag. Father, I have mani-
fested Thy Name unto the men which
Thou gavest Me : I pray for them,

I pray not for the world. And now
come I to Thee. Alleluia.
Collect as at the folloiving Lauds [or of
the Vigil'].

(JTompline,

Ant. to Psalms. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Hymn. Jesu nostra Redemptio.

JESU, Redemption all divine,
Whom here we love, for Whom we pine,
God, working out creation's plan,
And, in the latter time, made Man ;

AAhat love of Thine was that, which led
To take our woes upon Thy head.
And pangs and cruel death to bear,
To ransom us from death's despair !

To Thee hell's gate gave ready way,
Demanding there his captive prey :
And now, in pomp and victor's pride,
Thou sittest at the Father's side.

Let very mercy force Thee still
To spare us, conquering all our ill ;
And, granting that we ask, on high
With Thine own face to satisfy.

Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward :
Our glory and our boast in Thee,
For ever and for ever be !

All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay,
Ascending o'er the stars to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

f. Keep us, O Lord.

I^. As the apple of an eye, hide us
under the shadow of Thy wings.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. Alleluia.
Christ going up on high. Alleluia :
Led captivity captive. Alleluia. Alle-
luia.

f. I ascend to My Father, and
your Father.

1^7. To My God, and your God,
Alleluia.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Ye men of Galilee, why
stand ye gazing up into heaven P ":
This same Jesus, Which is taken up
from you into heaven, shall so come.
Alleluia.

180

PROPER OF SEASONS.

Ant. 2. And while they looked
steadfastly toward heaven as He went
up : they said, Alleluia.

Ant. 3. While He blessed them,
He was parted from them : and carried
up into heaven. Alleluia.

Ant. 4. Exalt ye the King of
kings : and sing praises to God. Al-
leluia.

Ant. 5. While they beheld, He
was taken up : and in the sky a cloud
received Him. Alleluia.

Chapter. Acts i.

'THE former treatise have I made,
0 Theophilus, of all that Jesus
began both to do and teach, until
the day in which He was taken up,
after that He through the Holy
Ghost had given commandments unto
the Apostles whom He had chosen.

Hymn.

Tu CJunste nostrum gaudium.

THOU, Christ, Who art our joy alone,
Abiding on the heavenly tlirone,
Throughout the earth Thy sway extends,
And earth-born joys Thy victory ends.

Therefore we pray Thee, of Thy grace,
From all our sins to turn Thy face :
And lift our hearts by Thy dear love
.To rest with Thee in realms above.

That when before our dazzled sight

Thy judgment cloud glows red and bright.

Our sins' award be done away,

And our lost crowns restored for aye.

Be Thou our Joy and Thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward :
Our glory and our boast in Thee
For ever and for ever be !

All glory, Lord, to Thee we pay.
Ascending o'er the stars to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amon.

"f . God is gone up with a merry
noise.

1^7. And the Lord with the sound
of the trump. Alleluia.

Ant. to Ben. I ascend unto My
Father, and your Father : to My
God, and your God. Alleluia.

Collect.
nKANT, we beseech Thee, Al-
mighty God, that like as we do
believe Thy Only-begotten Son our
Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended
into the heavens : so we may also in
heart and mind thither ascend, and
with Him continually dwell, Who
liveth and reigneth with Thee and
the Holy Ghost, one God, world
without end. Amen.

Ant. Ye men of Galilee, why stand
ye gazing up into heaven ? : This
same Jesus, Which is taken up from
you into heaven, shall so come. Al-
leluia.

Deus in nomine. Psalm liv,
Beati immaculati and Retribuo servo
Tuo. Psalm cxix.

Ant. to Quicunque. Thanks be to
Thee, p. 31.

^7. Jesu Christ, Sou of the living
God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia.
Alleluia. ^. Thou that sittest at the
right hand of God the Father. Alle-
luia. Alleluia. I^'. Have mercy upon
us. Alleluia. Alleluia, 'f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. 1^7. Jesu Christ,
Son of the living God, have mercy
upon us. Alleluia. Alleluia.

'f. 0 Lord, arise, help us.

^7. And deliver us for Thy Name's
sake.

Cierce.

Ant. And while they looked stead-
fastly toward heaven as He went up :
they said, Alleluia.

Chapter as at Lauds.

^. Thou hast set Thy glory. Al-
leluia. Alleluia, 'f. Above the hea-
vens, 0 Lord. ^7. Alleluia. Alleluia.
f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

THE ASCENSION.

181

I^. Thou hast set Thy glory. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

f'. God is gone up with a merry
noise.

I^. And the Lord with the sound
of the trump. Alleluia.

Ant. While He hlessed them, He
was parted from them : and carried
up into heaven. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Acts I.

TTE being assembled together with
them, commanded them that
they should not depart from Jeru-
salem, but wait for the promise of
the Father, which, saith He, ye have
heard of Me.

^7. God is gone up with a merry
noise. Alleluia. Alleluia, f'. And
the Lord with the sound of the
trump. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia, f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^. God
is gone up with a merry noise. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

^. Christ going up on high.

^. Led captivity captive. Alleluia.

Ant. While they beheld. He was
taken up : and in the sky a cloud re-
ceived Him. Alleluia.

Chapter. Acts i.

"U^OR John truly baptized with
water; but ye shall be baptized
with the Holy Ghost not many days
hence.

ly. Christ going up on high. Al-
leluia. Alleluia, y. Led captivity
captive. ly. Alleluia. Alleluia, f".
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
Christ going up on high. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

^. I ascend to My Father, and
your Father.

I^. To My God, and your God.
Alleluia.

Ant. Ye men of Galilee, why stand
ye gazing up into heaven ? : This
same Jesus, Which is taken up from
you into heaven, shall so come. Al-
leluia. Alleluia.

Psalms of Sunday.
Chaptee. Acts i.
•THE former treatise have I made,
0 Theophilus, of all that Jesus
began both to do and teach, until the
day in which He was taken up, after
that He through the Holy Ghost had
given commandments unto the Apos-
tles whom He had chosen.

^7. Go ye into all the world and
preach, saying ; Alleluia : He that be-
lieveth and is baptized shall be saved.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. But
the Comforter, Which is the Holy
Ghost, Whom the Father will send
in My Name, He shall teach you all
things, and bring all things to your
remembrance, whatsoever I have said
unto you. ^7. He that believeth and
is baptized shall be saved. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia. "^. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. Alleluia. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

Hymn. Sterne Rex altissime,
f. and I^., p. 179.

Ant. to Mag. 0 King of glory.
Lord of Hosts, Who, triumphing to-
day, hast ascended above all heavens :
leave us not comfortless, but send us
the promise of the Father, the Spirit
of truth. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

No Memorial is made of any Feast, except

its Office be kept on the morrow.

182

PROPER OF SEASONS.

The Hours are thus said, except on Stin-
day, till the Octave, except that the
Ants, to Benedictiis and Magnificat
change daily, and thai the I'salms at
Lauds are said under one Ant., as he-
low. Tlie I^. at Vespers is omitted, and
at Frime the Ant. to Quicunque is
Thee duly praise, p. 31, and Chapter,
0 Lord, be gracious, p. 33.

FEIDAY.

Ant. to Psalms. Ye men of Galilee,
why stand ye gazins: up into heaven ? :
This same Jesus, Which is taken up
from you into heaven, shall so come.
Alleluia.

Ant. to Ben. Go ye into all the
world, and preach the Gospel to every
creature. Alleluia : He that believ-
eth and is baptized shall be saved.
Alleluia. But he that believeth not
shall be damned. Alleluia.

Collect of Ascension Lay.

Ant. to Mag. I will pray the
Father : and He shall give you
another Comforter. Alleluia.
No Ilemorials of the Cross, of S. Mary,

or of All Saints are said throughout

this Octave.

SATURDAY.

flauti.Q.

Ant. to Ben. If I go not away, the
Comforter will not come unto you :
but if I depart, I will send Him unto
you. Alleluia.

SUNDAY AFTER THE ASCEN-
SION.

dFivst Uespeis»

Nothing of the Sunday, not even Memorial,
all as on Second I'espers of Ascension
Day, except

Ant. to Mag. After the Lord had
spoken unto them, He was received
up into heaven : and sat on the right
hand of God. Alleluia.

Collect of Ascension Day, except the Col-
lect for following Lauds be deemed p)re-
ferable.

Dsalms of Sunday, under this one

Ant. Ye men of Galilee, why stand
ye gazing up into heaven ? : This
same Jesus, Which is taken up from
3'ou into heaven, shall so come. Al-
leluia. Alleluia.

Chapter. 1 S. Pet. iv.

"DE ye therefore sober, and watch
unto prayer. And above all things
have fervent charity among your-
selves : for charity shall cover the
multitude of sins.

R'. Thanks be to God.

Ant. to Ben. When the Comforter
is come. Whom I will send unto you
from the Father : even the Spirit of
truth, Which proceedeth from the
Father, He shall testify of Me. Alle-
luia.

Collect.

Q GOD the King of glory, Who
hast exalted Thine only Son Jesus
Christ with great triumph unto Thy
kingdom in heaven ; we beseech Thee,
leave us not comfortless; but send to
us Thine Holy Ghost to comfort us,
and exalt us unto the same place
whither our Saviour Christ is gone
before. Who liveth and reigneth with
Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God,
world without end. Amen.

[Or,
A LMIGHTY, everlasting God, grant
■'-^ that our wills may ahvay be de-
voted to Thee, and that we may alway
serve Thy Majesty with a pure heart.
Through.]

SUNDAY AFTER THE ASCENSION.

183

Memorial of the Ascension.

Ant. I ascend to My Father, and
your Father : to My God, and your
God. Alleluia.

■f. Christ going up on high.

B^. Led captivity captive. Alleluia.

Collect of Ascension Bay.

All at Prime, except Ant. to Quicunque,
Thee duly praise, /?. 31, Tierce^ Sexts,
and Kones, as on Ascension Bay, except
these Chapters and the Collect.

fierce.

Chapter as at Lauds.

Chapter. 1 S. Pet. iv.

TTSE hospitality one to another
without grudging. As every
man hath received the gift, even so
minister the same one to another, as
good stewards of the manifold grace
of God.

Chapter. 1 S. Pet. iv.

TF any man minister, let him do it
as of the ability which God giveth :
that God in all things may be glori-
fied through Jesus Christ.

SecontJ ITespers.

As at Second Vespers of Ascension, except
Chapter. 1 S. Pet. iv.

"DE ye therefore sober, and watch
unto prayer. And above all things
have fervent charity among your-
selves : for charity shall cover the
multitude of sins.

Ant. to Mag. But these things
have I told you : that when the time
shall come, ye may remember that I
told you of them. Alleluia.
Collect as at Lauds.

Memorial of the Ascension.

Ant. 0 King of glory, Lord of
Hosts, Who, triumphing to-day, hast
ascended above all heavens : leave us
not comfortless, bat send us the pro-
mise of the Father, the Spirit of
truth. Alleluia,

y. God is gone- up with a merry
noise.

R7. And the Lord with the sound
of the trump. Alleluia.

Collect of Ascension Bay.

MONDAY.

Ant. to Ben. And they went forth,
and preached everywhere : the Lord
working with them, and confirming
the word with signs following. Al-
leluia. Alleluia.

Collect of Ascension Bay, and so till the
Octave, inclusive.

Ant. to Mag. Go ye into all the
world, and preach the gospel to every
creature. Alleluia : He that believeth
and is baptized shall be saved. Alle-
luia, But he that believeth not shall
be damned. Alleluia.

TUESDAY.

Eautiis,

Ant. to Ben. I will pray the Fa-
ther : and He shall give you another
Comforter. Alleluia.

17egper!5»

Ant. to Mag. If I go not away,
the Comforter will not come unto
you : but if I depart, I will send
Him unto you. Alleluia.

184

PROPER OF SEASONS.

WEDNESDAY.

Ant. to Benedictus as on Monday.

OCTAVE OF THE ASCENSION.

At First and Second Vespers all as at
First and Second Vespers of Ascension
Bay respectively, except that the I^.
after the Chapter is not said at Second
Vespers. The other Sours all as on
Ascension Day.

FRIDAY.

If a vacant day, Commemoration Office of
the Blessed VirgiJi till Nones, inclusive,
Memorial of the same being made at
Vespers ; but if this be not used :

[Ant. to Psalms. Alleluia. Alle-
luia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
This Ant. is tisedat every Hour. All else
as on the previous Sunday, with Sun-
day Collect, and so at all the Hours.)

As on the previous Sunday. Memorials
ofS. Maky and of AlIj Saints, p. 172,
are said at Lauds and Vespers.

WHITSUN EVE.

'f. I ascend to My Father, and
your Father.

^7. To My God, and your God.
Alleluia.

Ant. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Psalms of Sunday.

Chapter. Acts xix.
A ND it came to pass, that, while
Apollos was at Corinth, Paul
having passed through the upper
coasts came to Ephesus : and finding
certain disciples, he said unto them,
Have ye received the Holy Ghost

since ye believed? And they said
unto him, We have not so much as
heard whether there be any Holy
Ghost.

Hymn. TuChriste nostrum gaudium,
f. and IV'., p. 180.
Ant. to Ben. If ye love Me, keep
My commandments : Alleluia. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

[Collect.
r\ HANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ God, that the brightness of Thy
glory EQay shine upon us, and cause the
illumination of the Holy Spirit to shed
the light of Thy light upon them that
are born again by Thy grace. Through.
Who liveth. In the unity.]
This Collect is said at every Hour of this
day. Memorials of S. Mary and of
All Saints, as p. 172. At all the
Hours are said Easter Alleluias (four
Alleluias) as Ants, to Fsalms, with
I^iy. and ^'f. of Ascension Day.

fierce.

Chapter as at Lauds.

Chapter. Acts xix.

TOHN verily baptized with the bap-
tism of repentance, saying unto
the people, that they should believe
on Him which should come after him,
that is, on Christ Jesus.

Chapter. Acts xix.

TDAUL went into the synagogue,
and spake boldly for the space of
three months, disputing and persuad-
ing the things concerning the king-
dom of God.

If any Feast occur on this day, its Office
is wholly omitted, but if it be above the
lowest class it is translated to a day
after Trinity Sunday, on which it can
be kept with both Vespers.

WHITSUN DAT.

185

WHITSUN DAY.

Ant. to Psalms. Come, Holy
Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful
people, and kindle in them the fire
of Thy love : Who, through diversity
of many tongues, hast gathered the
Gentiles into the unity of the faith.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Fsalms of the Feria.

Chaptee. Acts II.

TyHEN the day of Pentecost was
fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place.

I^. The Apostles did speak with
other tongues. Alleluia : The wonder-
ful works of God. Alleluia, f . They
were all filled with the Holy Ghost,
and began to speak. ^7. The won-
derful works of God. Alleluia, 'f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^-
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Hymn.
Jam Christus astra ascenderat.

Now Christ, ascending whence He came,
Had mounted o'er the starry frame ;
The Holy Ghost on man to pour,
As God the Father's promise hore.

The solemn time was drawing nigh,
Replete with heavenly mystery,
On seven days' sevenfold circles home,
That first and blessed Whitsun-morn.

When the third hour shone all around,
There came a rushing mighty sound.
And told the Apostles, while in prayer,
That, as 'twas promised, God was there.

Forth from the Father's light it came,
That beautiful and kindly flame :
To fill, with fervour of His word,
The spirits faithful to their Lord.

Thou once in every holy breast
Didst bid indwelling grace to rest :
This day our sins, we pray, release,
And in our time, O Lord, give peace.

To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done ;
And Christ the Lord upon us pour
The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen.

These two last verses are said at the end of
all Hymns of this metre till Trinity^
except Veni Creator, which takes the
last verse only.

f . The Spirit of the Lord fiUeth
the world.

I^. And That which containeth all
things hath knowledge of the voice.
Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. If a man love Me,
he will keep My words, and My
Father will love him : and We will
come unto him, and make Our abode
with him. Alleluia.

Collect of Whitsun Eve, or as at follow-
ing Lauds.

CITcimpline,

Ant. to Psalms. AUeluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Chapter. Jer. xiv., p. 68.

Hymn. Salvator mundi Dominey
f. and ^7., p. 69.

On the four days following is said instead,

Alma Chorus Domini.

CHOIR of the Lord our God, now sing the
Names of the Highest ;
Saviour of men, Messias, Lord God of Hosts,

Adonai,
Only-begotten Son, Emmanuel, Way for the

weary.
Life of the fainting soul, strong Hand of the

Lord, of one substance.
First-born of all Creation, Beginning, Wisdom,

and Virtue :
Alpha, the First, we name Thee, then Omega,

last of the cycle,
Fountain and source of good, Holy Comforter,

blest Mediator,
Lamb, and Sheep of the Altar, meek Heifer,

Serpent uplifted.
Ram of the mystic page, Judah's Lion, Worm

of abasement,
Mouth of the Word, God's splendour, bright

Sun of glory. His Image,
Light of His Light, Thou Bread of Life, sweet

Flower of the valley.
Vine of the vineyard. Mountain uncut, firm

Gate of the sheepfold.
Rock, and Angel, and Bridegroom, and Shep-
herd, God's Prophet and High Priest :
Lord, Everlasting God, Great King of the

Universe, Jesus,
Hear and save us, we pray, to Whom be glory

for ever. Amen.

186

PROPER OF SEASONS.

[Or,
Hymn. Veni sancte Spiritus.

CO.^IE, Thou holy Paraclete,
And from Thy celestial seat,
Send Thy light and hrilliancy :

Father of the poor, draw near,
Giver of all gifts, be here :
Come, the soul's true radiancy :

Come, of Comforters the best,
Of the soul the sweetest guest,

Come in toil refreshingly :
Thou in labour rest most sweet,
Thou art shadow from the heat,

Comfort in adversity.

O Thou Light, most pure and blest,
Shine within the inmost breast
Of Thy faithful company.

Where Thou art not, man hath nought ;
Every holy deed and thought
Comes from Thy divinity.

What is soiled, make Thou pure ;
What is wounded, work its cure ;
What is parched, fructify ;

What is rigid, gently bend ;
What is frozen, warmly tend ;
Strengthen what got s erringly.

Fill Thy faithful who confide
In Thy"power to guard and guide,
Witn Thy sevenfold mystery.

Here Thy grace and virtue send ;
Grant salvation in the end.
And in heaven felicity. Amen.]

Ant. to Nunc Dim. Alleluia. The
Spirit tlie Comforter. Alleluia : shall
teach you all things. Alleluia. Alle-
luia.

f . When Thou lettest Thy breath
go forth, they shall be made.

B^. And Thou shalt renew the face
of the earth. Alleluia.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. When the day of Pentecost
was fully come : they were all with
one accord in one place. Alleluia

Ant. 2. The Spirit of the Lord :
filleth the world. Alleluia.

Ant. 3. They were all filled with
the Holy Ghost : and began to speak.
Alleluia.

Ant. 4. 0 ye wells and all that

move in the waters : say unto God,
Alleluia.

Ant. 5. The Apostles did speak
with other tongues : the wonderful
works of God. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Chapter. Acts ii.

YY HEIST the day of Pentecost was
fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Impleta gaudent viscera.

BREATHED on by God the Holy Ghost,
The breasts, which He hath filled, rejoice.
And of His wondrous deeds they boast
In languages of diverse voice.

And to the men of every race.
Barbarian, Latin, and the Greek,
While wondering eyes upon them gaze,
In each one's dialect they speak.

Then Jewry, trusting not the sign.
And by malicious hate enticed.
Reproaches, as but full of wine.
The holy messengers of Christ.

But Peter hastes with mighty deeds,
Of power miraculous to teach.
And with the words of .loel pleads
Against the falsehood of their speech.

Thou once in every holy breast
Didst bid indwelling grace to rest :
This day our sins, we pray, release.
And in our time, 0 Lord, give peace.

To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done ;
And Christ the Lord upon us pour •
The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen.

f. The Apostles did speak with
other tongues.

IV- The wonderful works of God.
Alleluia.

Ant. to Ben. Receive ye the Holy
Ghost: whosesoever sins ye remit, they
are remitted unto them. Alleluia.

Collect.
Q.OD, Who as at this time didst
teach the hearts of Thy faithful
people, by the sending to them the
light of Thy Holy Spirit : grant us
by the same Spirit to have a right
judgment in all things, and ever-

WHITSUN DAT.

187

more to rejoice in His holy comfort;
through the merits of Christ Jesus
our Saviour, Who liveth and reigneth
with Thee, in the unity of the same
Spirit, one God, world without end.
Amen.

Ant. When the day of Pentecost
was fully come : they were all with
one accord in one place. Alleluia.
The rest as on Ascension Day.

Htmn. yeni Creator Spiritus.

COME, Holy Ghost, oui* souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire :
Thou the anointing Spirit art.
Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart.

Thy hiessed unction from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love :
Enable -with perpetual light
The dulness of our blinded sight.

Anoint and cheer our soiled face,
With the abundance of Thy grace ;
Keep far our foes, give peace at home :
Where Thou art Guide, no ill can come.

Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And Thee, of both, to be but One ;
That through the ages all along.
This may be our endless song :

To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done;
And Christ the Lord upon us pour
The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen.

{A fuller version of the above Hymn, for
optional use.)

COME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire ;
With grace divine our spirits fill,
Thyself into our hearts instil.

O Comforter of man, draw nigh.
Consoling gift of God most High ;
Thou living fount of fire and love,
Thou heavenly unction from above.

Thou the anointing Spirit art.
Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart ;
The Father's promise, hope of rest.
The still, small Voice within the breast.

Enable with perpetual light
The dulness of our blinded sight ;
Thy love bestow, Thy healing give.
And bid the wounded spirit live.

Do Thou repel the deadly foe,

Grant Thou the soul Thy peace to know :

If Thou be Guardian, Thou be Guide,
No fear may turn our steps aside.

Teach us the Father's love to see.
To know the only Son through Thee,
Thyself of both the Spirit blest,
Giver of life, of peace, of rest.

To God the Father be the praise ;
To God the Son our voice wc raise ;
To Thee, 0 Holy Ghost above.
The fire of purity and love. Amen.

This Hymn is also said instead of Nunc
sancte nobis, on Monday, Tuesday.,
and Wednesday., in this iveek, but on
the other days the latter Hymn is said
as usual.

Ant. The Spirit of the Lord :
filleth the world. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Acts II.

T^HEN the day of Pentecost was
fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place.

R7. Thev were all filled with the
Holy Ghost. Alleluia. Alleluia. J.
And began to speak. I^. Alleluia.
Alleluia, "f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. They were all filled with
the Holy Ghost. Alleluia. Alleluia.

f. The Apostles did speak with
other tongues.

^7. The wonderful works of God.
Alleluia.

Ant. They were all filled with the
Holy Ghost : and began to speak.
Alleluia.

Chaptee. Acts II.

A ND suddenly there came a sound
from heaven, as of a rushing
mighty wind, and it filled all the
house where they were sitting.

I^. The Apostles did speak with
other tongues. Alleluia. Alleluia.
'f. The wonderful works of God.
^7. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. The Apostles

188

PROPEE OF SEASONS.

did speak with other tongues. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

f. The Spirit of the Lord filleth
the world.

ly. And That which containeth all
things hath knowledge of the voice.
Alleluia.

Ant. The Apostles did speak with
other tongues : the wonderful works
of God. Alleluia.

Chaptee. Acts II.

A ND there appeared unto them
cloven tongues, like as of fire,
and It sat upon each of them.

^7. The Spirit of the Lord filleth
the world. Alleluia. Alleluia. ^.
And That which containeth all things
hath knowledge of the voice. I^.
Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. The Spirit of
the Lord filleth the world. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

f. When Thou lettest Thy breath
go forth they shall be made.

^. And Thou shalt renew the face
of the earth. Alleluia.

S^cottlf Uegperg.

Ant. When the day of Pentecost
was fully come : they were all with
one accord in one place. Alleluia.
Fsalnis of Sunday.
Chaptee. Acts ii.
nPHE multitude came together, and
were confounded, because that
every man heard them speak in his
own language.

R7. The Holy Ghost proceeded
from the throne; unseen He entered
the hearts of the Apostles ; earnest of
sanctification, token that in their lips
should every tongue be born. Alle-
luia, y. The fire of God came upon

them, not burning, but enlightening ;
and bestowed on them the gifts of
grace. R7. That in their lips should
every tongue be born. Alleluia. ^.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. ly.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Hymn. Beata nobis gaudia.

BLEST joys for mighty wonders wrought
The year's revolving orb has brought,
What time the Holy Ghost in flame
Upon the Lord's disciples came.

The quivering fire their heads bedewed,
In cloven tongues' similitude,
That eloquent their words might be.
And fervid all their charity.

In varying tongues the Lord they praised,
The ga'thering people stood amazed ;
And whom the Comforter Di\'ine
Inspired, they mocked as full of wine.

These things were done in type to-day,
When Easter-tide had worn away,
The number told which once set free
The captive at the jubilee.

Thy servants, falling on their face,
Beseech Thy mercy, God of grace,
To send us from Thy heavenly seat
The blessings of the Paraclete.

Thou once in every holy breast
Didst bid indwelling grace to rest :
This day our sins, we pray, release.
And in our time, 0 Lord, give peace.

To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done ;
And Christ the Lord upon us pour
The Spirit's gift for evermore. Amen.

f. The Spirit of the Lord filleth
the world.

ly. And That which containeth all
things hath knowledge of the voice.
Alleluia.

This Hymn, 'f ., and ly., are said daily till
the First Vespers of Trinity Sunday.

Ant. to Mag. To-day is the day
of Pentecost fully come. Alleluia ; to-
day the Holy Ghost appeared in fire
to the disciples, and bestowed on them
the gifts of grace : He sent them into
all the world to preach and to testify;
he that believeth and is baptized shall
be saved. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lands.

WHITSUN WEEK.

189

WHITSUN MONDAY.

Uautis.

Ant. "When the day of Pentecost
was fully come : they were all with
one accord in one place. Alleluia.
Psalms of Sunday.
Chapter. Acts ii.
A ND suddenly there came a sound
from heaven as of a rushing
mighty wind, and it filled all the
house where they were sitting.
I^. Thanks be to God.
Hymx. Impleta gaudent viscera^
f . and IV^., p. 186.
Ant. to Ben. God so loved the
world, that He gave His Only-be-
gotten Son : that whosoever believeth
in Him should not perish, but have
everlasting life. Alleluia.
Ant. to Benedictus chayiges daily \also
the Collect'].
Collect for Whitsun Bay.
[Or,

GOD, Who didst bestow the Holy
Spirit on Thine Apostles : grant to
Thy people the fruit of their devout
petitions, that they to whom Thou hast
given faith may also receive peace ;
Through. Who liveth. In the unity.
This Collect is said at every Hour on this
day only;] the Ants., BfB^., and "f "f .,
as on Whitsun Bay : and this order is
observed through the week, each day
having its own Collect and Ants, to
Benedictus and Magnificat : the Chap-
ters at the Little Hours being said as
on this day. The I^. is omitted at

Vespers.

^3time,

Ant. to Quicunque, Thee duly praise,
p. 31, and Chapter, 0 Lord, be gracious,
p. 33.

Cierce.

Chaptee. Acts II.
A ND suddenly there came a sound
from heaven as of a rushing

mighty wind, and it filled all the
house where they were sitting.

Chaptee. Acts ii.
A ND there appeared unto them
cloven tongues, like as of fire,
and It sat upon each of them.

Chaptee. Acts ii.
A ND they were all filled with the
Holy Ghost, and began to speak
with other tongues, as the Spirit gave
them utterance.

Psalms of Sunday.
Ant. to Mag. For God sent not
His Son into the world to condemn
the world : but that the world through
Him might be saved. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

WHITSUN TUESDAY.

Hautis.

Ant. to Ben, Verily, verily, I say
unto you, He that eutereth not by
the door into the sheep-fold, but
climbeth up some other way, the
same is a thief and a robber : but
he that entereth in by the door is the
shepherd of the sheep. Alleluia.

[Collect.
T ET the might of thy Holy Spirit be
^ present with us, we beseech Thee,
0 Lord, that it may mercifully purge
our hearts, and guard us from all ad-
versities. Through. Who liveth. In
the unity.]

Ant. to Mag, I am the Door, saith
the Lord : by Me if any man enter
in, he shall be saved, and shall go in
and out, and find pasture. Alleluia.
Collect as at Lauds.

190

PROPER OF SEASONS.

WEDNESDAY.

Anf. to JBen. Verily, verily, I say
unto you : He that believeth on Me
hath everlasting life. Alleluia. Alle-
luia.

[Collect.
"ryE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, let the
* ' Comforter Which proceedeth from
Thee lighten our hearts, and lead us into
all truth, according to the promise of
Thy Son, Who liveth. In the unity.]

Ant. to Mag. I am the living
Bread which came down from heaven :
if any man eat of this Bread he shall
live for ever; and the Bread that I
will give is My Flesh, which I will
give for the life of the world. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

TPIURSDAY.

Eautis,

Ant. to Ben. Jesus called His
twelve disciples together, and gave
them power and authority over all
devils, and to cure diseases : and
He sent them to preach the kingdom
of God, and to heal the sick. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

[C(y.LECT.

p EANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ and merciful God, that Thy Holy
Spirit, coming into our hearts, may
make them fit temples for His glory to
inhabit. Through. "Who liveth. In
the unity.]

ITeisperis.

Ant. to Mag. The twelve departed,
and went through the towns : preach-
ing the gospel, and healing every-
where. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Collect as at Lauds.

FRIDAY.
ilautliS.

Ant. to Ben. It came to pass on i
a certain day, as Jesus was teaching, j
that there were Pharisees and doc- '
tors of the law sitting by, which had
come out of every town of Galilee,
and Judea, and Jerusalem : and the i
power of the Lord was present to heal I
them. Alleluia. Alleluia. I

[Collect. *

nilANT to Thy Church, we beseech
^^ Thee, 0 merciful God, that being
gathered together in the Holy Spirit, it
may be vexed by no incursions of the
enemy. Through. Who liveth. In the
unity.]

Uesperg. J

Ant. to Mag. And the sick of the «
palsy took up that wheieon he lay,
glorifying God : and all the people
when they saw it, gave praise unto
God. Alleluia.

Collect as at Lauds.

SATURDAY.

Ant. to Ben. Now when the sun
was setting, all they that had any
sick with divers diseases brought
them unto Jesus : and He laid His
hands on every one of them, and
healed them. Alleluia.
[Collect.
TTTE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, mercifully
' '^ to pour Thy Spirit into our hearts ;
that, as we are created by His wisdom,
so we may be governed by His provi-
dence. Through. Who liveth. In the
unity.]

When the septiform Feast of Pentecost has
been completed in seven days, on the
eighth day, that is, the first Sunday
after JV hit sun I^oy, shall he held full
service of the Holy Trinity.

TRINITY SUNDAY.

191

TRINITY SUNDAY.

Ant. 1. Glory to Thee, co-equal
Trinity, One Deity : before all worlds,
and now and for ever.
Fsalms as at First Vespers of Christmas
Daij, p. 91.

Ant. 2. Praise and ceaseless glory
be to God, the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Ghost : world without end.

Ant. 3. Glory and praise resound
from the lips of all to the Father,
and the Only -begotten Son : and like
praise for ever to the Hoi}' Ghost.

Ant. 4. For ever from all lips let
praise resound to God the Father, and
the Onlv-begotten Son : and Thee,
0 Holy Ghost.

Ant. 5. Of Whom, and through
Whom, and in Whom, are all things :
to Him be glory for ever.

Chapter. 2 Cor. xiii.
npHE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God, and the com-
munion of the Holy Ghost, be with
you all.

ly. Honour and might, dominion
and power, be to the Trinity in Unity,
and to the Unity in Trinity, through
everlasting ages. J. To the Trinity
be constant praise, unceasing glory
to the Unity. ^7. Through everlast-
ing ages. y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost, y. Through everlasting ages.

Hymn. Adesto Sancta Trinitas.

BE present, Holy Trinity ;
Like splendour, and one Deity:
Of thinprs above, and thin^-s below,
Beginriing that no end shall know.

Thee all the armies of the sky
Adore, and laud, and magnify :
While Nature, in her triple frame,
For ever sanctifies Thy Name.

And -we, too, thanks and homage pay,
Thine own adoring floclc to-day ;
O join to that celestial song
The praises of our suppliant throng !

Light, sole and one, we Thee confess,
With triple praise we rightly bless ;
Alpha and Omega we own, '
With every spirit round Thy throne.
To Thee, O Unbegotten One,
And Thee, 0 Sole-begotten Son,
And Thee, O Holy Ghost, we raise
Our equal and eternal praise. Amen.

y. Let us bless the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.

ly. Let us praise and exalt Him
above all for ever.

Ant. to Mag. Thanks be to Thee,
0 God ; thanks be to Thee, One Very
Trinity : One Supreme Deity, One
Holy Unity.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and Everlasting God,
Who hast given unto us Thy
servants grace by the confession of a
true faith to acknowledge the glory
of the Eternal Trinity, and in the
power of the Divine Majesty to wor-
ship the Unity j we beseech Thee, that
Thou wouldest keep us stedfast in
this faith, and evermore defend us
from all adversities. Who livest and
reignest. One God, world without
end. Amen.

As on Festivals in Trinity season, p. 69.
Compline is thus said for this and the

three follow in ff days, and till after the

Octave of Corpus Christi.

y. Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord, in
the firmament of heaven.

1^7. And above all to be praised and
glorified for ever.

Fsalms of Sunday.
Immediately on the conclusion of each

Fsalm, the y. is hegim by the reader,

and continued by the Choir, before the

resuming of the Antvphon.

Ant. 1. 0 Holy, blessed, glorious
Trinity : Father, and Son, and Holy
Ghost, y. To Thee be praise, glory,
and thanksg-ivino:.

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PROPER OF SEASONS.

Ant. 2. 0 Holy, blessed, glorious
Trinity : Father, and Son, and Holy
Ghost, 'f. Have mercy, have mercy,
have mercy upon us.

Ant. 3. 0 very and eternal Trinity,
supreme : Father, and Son, and Holy
Ghost, f. To Thee be praise, glory,
and thanksgiving.

A}it. 4. O very and eternal Trinity,
supreme : Father, and Son, and Holy
Ghost, f. Have mercy, have mercy,
have mercy upon us.

Ant. 5. Justly, 0 Blessed Trinity,
do all Thy creatures : praise Thee and
w^orship Thee, and glorify Thee. f.
To Thee be praise, glory, and thanks-
giving.

Chapter. Rom. xi.

Q THE depth of the riches both of
the wisdom and knowledge of
God ! For of Him, and through Him,
and to Him, are all things : to Whom
be glory for ever. Amen.

Hymn.
O Pater sancte, mitis at que pie.

OHOLY Father, merciful and loving- ;
O Jesu Christ, the only Son Eternal ;
O Spirit blest, our spirits sweetly moving,
One God supernal.

O Trine, thrice hallowed, Unity unshaken,
Godhead most mighty; good, all goodness

giving,
Light of the Angels, health of the forsaken,
Hope of all living.

Thee, all things worship, which Thou hast

created :
All Thy creation. Lord, in Thee rejoices,
We too, will worship Thee with hearts elated ;
O hear our voices.

Glory to Thee, Whose might all might ex-

celleth,
One in Three Persons, Thee Whom nought

can sever,
Thee, song beseemeth. Thee, with Whom

praise dwelleth.
Ever and ever. Amen.

^. Blessed be the Name of the
Lord.

I^. From this time forth for ever-
more.

Ant. to Ben. Blessed be the Creator

and Preserver of all things, the Holy
and Undivided Trinity : now and ever,
and to ages of ages.

Ant. 0 Holy, blessed, glorious
Trinity : Father, and Son, and Holy
Ghost.

Deus in nomine, Ps. liv., Beati and Pe-
tribue, Ps. cxix., and Quicunque, all
said under this Ant. I^. with Alleluia.

Cierce,

Ant. 0 Holy, blessed, glorious
Trinity : Father, and Son, and Holy
Ghost.

Chapter as at Lauds.

I^. Let us bless the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost. Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. Let us praise and exalt
Him above all for ever. ^7. Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. Let us bless the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Alle-
luia. Alleluia.

f. Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord, in
the firmament of heaven.

^7. And above all to be praised
and glorified for ever.

Ant. 0 very and eternal Trinity,
supreme : Father, and Son, and Holy
Ghost.

Chapter. 1 S. John v.
THERE are Three that bear record
in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost : and these Three
are One.

^7. Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord, in
the firmament of heaven. Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. And above all to be
praised and glorified for ever. I^.
Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. Blessed art

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193

Thou, 0 Lord, in the firmament of
heaven. Alleluia. Alleluia.

f. By the Word of the Lord were
the heavens made.

R*. And all the hosts of them bj
the Breath of His mouth.

Xoncs.

Ant. Justly, 0 Blessed Trinity, do
all Thy creatures : praise Thee, and
worship Thee, and glorify Thee.

Chapter. Eph. iv.

T'HERE is one Lord, one faith, one
baptism, one God and Father of
all. Who is above all, and through
all, and in you all.

I^. By the Word of the Lord were
the heavens made. Alleluia. Alleluia.
y'. And all the hosts of them by the
Breath of His mouth. RT. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. RT. By the Word of the Lord
were the heavens made. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

f. Blessed be the Xame of the
Lord.

R". From this time forth for ever-
more.

Ant. 0 holy, blessed, glorious
Trinity : Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Psalms of Sunday.

Chaptee. Rom. xi.
Q THE depth of the riches both of
the wisdom and knowledge of
God ! For of Him, and through
Him, and to Him are all things : to
Whom be glory for ever.

I^. Let us bless the Father, the
j Son, and the Holy Ghost. _ Alle-
1 luia. Alleluia, y. Let us praise and
' exalt Him above all for ever. T^'.
' Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Glory be to
' the Father, and to the Son : and to
I the Holy Ghost. I^". Let us bless

the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Hymx. Adesto Sancta Trinitas,

y. and R., p. 191.
Ant. to Mag. Thee 0 Father un-
begotten. Thee 0 Son Only-begotten,
Thee 0 Holy Ghost the Comforter,
0 Holy and undivided Trinity : with
our whole heart and with our lips we
acknowledge Thee, we praise Thee, we
bless Thee, to Thee be glory for ever.

Collect as at First Vespers.
Memorial is made at these Vespers of

any Feast above the lowest class.
If this be the Feast of the place, the
Octave services are Icept for the next
three days, as in rubric for Octave of
the Visitation, except a Feast above the
lowest class, or S. John's Fve occur :
(but when this is not the case) Com-
memoration Offices may be used on these
days.

WEDNESDAY.

dFirst l:7espers

OF THE

FESTIVAL OF CORPUS CHRISTI.

If any Feast above the lowest class occur
on this Wednesday, a Memorial of it is
made at the First Vespers of Corpus
Christi : if any such occur on the Feast
itself, it is transferred to the first day
in the Octave not similarly occupied.
The Office of Corpus Christi is said
throughout the Octave, even on Sunday,
except a Feast above the loicest class
occur, in which case the Feast is kept,
with Memorial of Corpus Christi. A
siynple Feast, above the lowest class,
occurring on the Octave Day, is trans-
ferred.

This Office may be used on any Thursday
in the year, if unhindered by a Vigil
or Double Feast, except in Advent and
Leyit. Alleluia is omitted in the R'lV-
of the Little Hours, etc., except in the
Octave of Corpus Christi, and in
Eastertide.

194

PROPER OF SEASONS.

Ant. 1. Christ the Lord, a Priest
for ever after the order of Melchise-
dec : offered bread and wine.

Psalm ex. Dixit Dominus, p. 47.

Ant. 2. The merciful Lord hath
given meat to them that fear Him :
in remembrance of His marvellous
works.

Psalm cxi. Confitehor tibi, p. 47.

Ant. 3. I will receive the cup of
salvation : and offer the sacrifice of
thanksgiving.

Psalm cxvi. 10. Credidi, p. 52.

Ant. 4. May the children of the
church be like the olive-branches :
round about the table of the Lord.

Psalm cxxviii. Beati omnes, p. 56.

Ant. 5. The Lord Who maketh
peace in the borders of the church :
filleth us with the flour of wheat.
Psalm cxlvii. 12. Lauda Hierusalem,
p. 65.
Chapter. 1 Cor. xi.
T^HE Lord Jesus the same night in
-^ which He was betrayed, took
bread, and when He had given
thanks, He brake it, and said, Take,
eat : This is My Body, which is
broken for you.

ly'. A certain man made a great
supper, and sent his servants at
supper-time to say to them that were
bidden, Come, for all things are now
ready, f . Come, eat of my bread,
and drink of the wine which 1 have
mingled for you. W- i^oi* ^^ things
are now ready, f . Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. IV- ^Q^' ali things are
now ready.

Hymn. Sacris Solemuiis.

IET this oui' solemn feast
J With holy joys be crowned,
And from each loving br(;u-'t
The voice of gladness sound ;

Let ancient things depart,
And all be new around,
In every act and voice and heart.
Remember we that eve,

That Supper last and dread,
When Christ, as we belii-ve.

The Lamb and leavenless Bread
Unto His brethren brought ;
And thus the law obeyed,
Of old time to the fathers taught.
But when the law's repast

Was o'er, the type couiplete,
To His disciples last

The Lord His Flesh to eat,
The whole to all, no less
Th-^ whole to each, doth mete,
With His own hand, as we confess.
He gave the weak and frail.

His Body for their food.
The sud for their resale

The Chalice of His Blood,
And said — Take ye of this.
My Cup, with life imbvied ;
0 drink ye all this draught of bliss !
He ordered in this wise

Oar Holy Oflfering,
To be the Sacrifice

Which Priests alone should bring :
For whom is meet and fit
That they should eat of it,
And in their turn to others give.
Lo ! Angels' Bread is made

The Bread of mortal man ;
Shews forth this heavenly Bread

The ends which types began ;
O wondrous boon indeed 1
Upon his Lord now can
A poor and humble servant feed I
Thee, Deity Triune

Yet One, we meekly pray
O visit us right soon,

As we our homage ])ay ;
And in Thy footsteps bright, '
Conduct us on our way,
To whei-e Thou dwell'st in cloudless light.
Amen.

y. Thou gavest them Bread from
heaven.

PJ. Containing in Itself all sweet-
ness. [Alleluia.]

And so throughout the Octave of Corpus
Christi is added Alleluia to all the
proper versicles of the Blessed Sacra-
merit. At the other versicles it is not
added, except in Eastertide.

Ant. to Mag. 0 how sweet is Thy
Spirit, O Lord, Who, that thou
mightest shew Thy kindness unto
Thy children : giving them most

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195

sweet Bread from heaven, fillest the
hungry with good things, and sendest
the scornful and rich empty away.
[Alleluia.]

Collect.
A GOD, Who in this wonderful
Sacrament hast left unto us a
memorial of Thy Passion ; grant to
us, we beseech Thee, so to venerate
the sacred mysteries of Thy Body and
Blood, that we may always perceive
in ourselves the fruit of Thy redemp-
tion. Who livest and reignest with
the Father in the unity of the Holy
Ghost, one God, world without end.
Amen.

No Memorial is said on this day unless
any Double Feast have been celebrated
on if, in which case Memorial shall be
made of such Feast.

Compline,

As in the Fsalter on Festivals, except the

Ant. to Xunc Dimittis. The Hymn

Salvator raundi Domine, is said with

proper doxology, as at Prime, below.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. [Alleluia.] The

Bread that I will give [Alleluia] : is

My Flesh, which I will give for the

life of the world. [Alleluia. Alleluia.]

This Ant. is said throughout the Octave

of Corpus Christi, even on the Feasts

of Saints.

y. Thou gavest them Bread from
heaven.

R'. Containing in Itself all sweet-
ness. [Alleluia.]

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Wisdom hath builded her
house, she hath mingled her wine:
she hath also furnished her table.
[Alleluia.]

Ant. 2. Thou feddest Thine own
people with Angels' food : and didst
send them Bread from heaven. [Alle-
luia.]

Ant. 3. The Bread of Christ is fat:
yielding royal dainties. [Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.]

Ant. 4. Consecrated priests offer
incense : and Bread unto the Lord.
[Alleluia.]

Ant. 5. To him that overcometh
will I give the hidden manna : and a
new name. [Alleluia.]

Chapter as at Vespers.
Hymn. Yerhumsupernumprodiens.

THE ^yord of God proceeding forth,
Yet leaving not the Father's side,
And going to His work on earth,
Had reached at length life's eventide.

By a disciple to be given

To rivals, for His Blood athirst :
Himself, the very Bread of heaven,

He gave to His disciples first.

He gave Himself in either kind.
His precious Flesh ; His precious Blood ;

Of flesh and blood is man combined,
And He of man -would be the Food.

In birth, man's fellow man was He ;

His Meat, while sitting at the board ;
He died, his Ransomer to be ;

He reigns, to be his great Reward.

0 saving Victim, slain to bless,
Who op'st the heavenly gate to all :

The attacks of many a foe oppress ;
Give strength in strife, and help in fall.

To God, the Three in One, ascend
All thanks and praise for evermore ;

He grant the life that shall not end.
Upon the heavenly country's shore. Amen.

y. He maketh peace in thy borders.

I^. And filleth thee with the flour
of wheat. [Alleluia.]

Ant. to Ben, I am the Living
Bread which came down from hea-
ven : if any man eat of this Bread
he shall live for ever. [Alleluia.]
Collect as at First Vesj^crs.

The Hymn ends ivith this Boxology {as
all Hymns of the same metre, through-
out the Office, except the Hymn^ Ver-
bura supernum) :

All honour, laud, and glory be,

O Jesu, Virgin-bom to Thee,

All glory as is ever meet,

To Father, and to Paraclete. Amen.

196

PEOPEE OP SEASONS.

Ant. to Psalms. Wisdom hath
builded her house, she hath mino^led
her wine : she hath also furnished
her table. [Alleluia.]
Ant. to Quicunque. 0 Beatific, &c., p. 32.
I^. to Chapter.

I^. Jesu Christ, Son of the Living
God : have mercy upon us. Alleluia.
"f. Thou Who wast born of the
Virgin Mary. Alleluia. Alleluia. Al-
leluia, i^. Have mercy upon us.
Alleluia. Alleluia, "f . Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost, fy. Jesu Christ,
Son of the Living God, have mercy
upon us. Alleluia.

fierce.

Ant. Thou feddest Thine own
people with Angels' food : and didst
send them Bread from heaven. [Alle-
luia.]

Chapter as at Vespers.

^. He gave them * Bread from
heaven. [Alleluia. Alleluia.] 'f. So
man did eat Angels' food, I^'. [Alle-
luia. Alleluia.] ^. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. He gave them
Bread from heaven. [Alleluia. Alle-
luia.]

^. He fed them with the finest
wheat flour.

ly. And with honey out of the
stony rock did He satisfy them. [Al-
leluia.]
When Alleluia is omitted.^ the repetition

of the ly. at the Hours begins at *.

Ant. The Bread of Christ is fat :
yielding royal dainties. [Alleluia. Al-
leluia. Alleluia.]

Chapter. 1 Cor. xi.
A S often as ye eat this Bread and
drink this Cup, ye do shew the
Lord's death till He come.

ly. He fed them * with the finest
wheat-flour. [Alleluia. Alleluia.] "f.
And with honey out of the stony rock
did He satisfy them. B^. [Afleluia.
Alleluia.] f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ly. He fed them with the
finest wheat-flour. [Alleluia. Alle-
luia.]

y. Thou bringest Bread out of the
earth.

E/. And Wine that maketh glad
the heart of man. [Alleluia.]

Nones,

Ant. To him that overcometh will
T give the hidden manna : and a new
name. [Alleluia.]

Chapter. 1 Cor. xi.

WHOSOEVER shall eat this

Bread, and drink this Cup of

the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty

of the Body and Blood of the Lord.

ly. Thou bringest Bread * out of
the earth. [Alleluia. Alleluia.] f.
And Wine that maketh glad the heart ^
of man. 1^7. [Alleluia. Alleluia.] f. ^
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^^.
Thou bringest Bread out of the earth.
[Alleluia, Alleluia.]

f. He maketh peace in thy borders.

BJ. And fiUeth thee with the flour
of wheat. [Alleluia.]

Secon'D Fespers,

Ant. to Psalms. Wisdom hath
builded her house, she hath mingled
her wine: she hath also furnished her
table, [Alleluia.]

Psalms as at First Vespers.

These Psalms are said under the above
Antiphon throughout the Octave., in-
cluding Sunday^ when the Office is of
the Octave.

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197

Chapter as at First Vespers.
^. And Elijah looked, and behold,
there was a cake baken on the coals,
and he arose and did eat and drink,
and in the strength of that meat he
went unto the mount of God. 'f. If
any man eat of this Bread, he shall
live for ever. 1^7. And in the strength
of that meat he went unto the mount
of God. f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. He went unto the mount
of God.

Hymn. Sacris Solemniis,
"f. and I^. as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Mag. 0 Sacred Banquet,
wherein Christ is received, the me-
mory of His Passion renewed : the
soul filled with grace, and a pledge of
future glory given unto us. [Alleluia.]

Throughout the Octave, the Sunday Psalms
are said at Lauds under the first Ant.
"Wisdom, &c. The Ants, to Ben. and
Mag. are taken from those to Psalms at
First Vespers., except on Sunday., and
on the Octave Lay. And these are used
in making Memorial of Corpus Christi,
if any Festival be kept in the Octave. At
Prime, Tierce, Sexts, Nones, and Com-
pline as on the day : the Ant. to Qui-
cunque being, 0 beatific, &c., p. 32.

On Sunday, the Office at First Vespers is
as on the other days of the Octave, ex-
cept that the Ant. to Mag. is, 0 how
sweet, &c., and Memorial is made of
Saints, if any (or their Octave), of
Sunday, the Holy Trinity, and the
Cross. At the Hours all as on the
first day, except that the Psalms at
Lauds are said under the first Ant. and
the Ant. to Quicunque is, on this day,
and henceforth throughout the Octave,
Thee duly, &c., p. 31. At Second
Vespers, all as on the first day, except
the I^., which is omitted.

On the Octave Day, the Psalms are said
under the first Ant., Christ the Lord,
&c. All the rest, including 1^., as at

First Vespers on the first day. Ant.
to Quicunque, Thee duly, &c., p. 31. At
Vespers, all as on Second Vespers of the
day, except the ly., which is omitted.

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

(Sunday in the Octave op
CoEPUS Cheisti.)
The Office is wholly of Corpus Christi,
with Memorial of Sunday at both
Vespers and at Lauds.

Ant. Speak, Lord : for Thy servant
heareth.

'f. Let our evening prayer come
up before Thee, 0 Lord.

ly. And let Thy mercy come down
on us.

Collect.
GOD, the Strength of all them
that put their trust in Thee ; mer-
cifully accept our prayers ; and because
through the weakness of our mortal
nature we can do no good thing
without Thee, grant us the help of
Thy grace, that in keeping of Thy
commandments we may please Thee,
both in will and deed; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. Father Abraham, have mercy
on me : and send Lazarus that he
may dip the tip of his finger in
water, and cool my tongue.

f. The Lord is King.

I^. He hath put on glorious ap-
parel. Alleluia.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. Son, remember that thou in
thy lifetime receivedst thy good
things : and likewise Lazarus evil
things.

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PROPER OF SEASONS.

f. Lord, let mj pra3'er be set
forth.

I^. In Thy sight as the incense.

Collect as at First Vespers.

A-fter the Octave of Corpus Christi, all as

in the Fsalter at every Hour.

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

[The Ants, to the Magnificat for First
Vespers are not Sarum. For the Sarum
arrangement see p. 207.]
Ant. to Mag. And all Israel from
Dan even unto Beersheba knew : that
Samuel was established to be a pro-
phet of the Lord.

Collect.
r\ LORD, Who never failest to help
and govern them whom Thou dost
bring up in Thy stedfast fear and
love ; keep us, we beseech Thee, under
the protection of Thy good provi-
dence, and made us to have a per-
petual fear and love of Thy holy
Name ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Sen. A certain man made
a great supper, and bade many : and
sent his servants at supper-time to say
to them that were bidden. Come, foi'
all things are now ready. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. Go out quickly into
the streets and lanes of the city : and
bring in hither the poor, and the
maimed, and the halt, and the blind,
that my house may be filled. Alleluia.

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. So David prevailed

over the Philistine with a sling and
with a stone : in the Name of the
Lord.

Collect.

A LORD, we beseech Thee, merci-
fully to hear us ; and grant that
we, to whom Thou hast given an
hearty desire to pray, may by Thy
mighty aid be defended and comforted
in all dangers and adversities; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A7H. to Ben. What man of you
having an hundred sheep, if he lose
one of them: doth not leave the ninety
and nine in the wilderness, and go
after that which is lost, until he find
it ? Alleluia.

Seconal Uesperg*

Ant. to Mag. What woman hav-
ing ten pieces of silver, if she lose
one piece : doth not light a candle, and
sweep the house, and seek diligently
till she find it ? Alleluia.

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

dFirst l:7egpers.

Ant. to Mag. Ye mountains of
Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither
let there be rain upon you ; for there
the shield of the mighty is vilely cast
away, the shield of Saul, as though he
had not been anointed with oil : How
are the mighty fallen in the midst of
the battle ! O Jonathan, thou wast
slain in thine high places. Saul and
Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in
their lives, and in their deaths they
were not divided.

Collect.
A GOD, the protector of all that
trust in Thee, without Whom

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199

nothing is stron^^, nothing is holy;
increase and multiply upon us Thy
mercy ; that, Thou being our ruler
and guide, we may so pass through
things temporal, that we finall}^ lose
not the things eternal ; grant this, 0
heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ's
sake our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. Be ye therefore mer-
ciful : as your Father also is merciful,
saith the Lord.

Ant. to Mag. Judge not, and ye
shall not be judged : for with the
same measure that ye mete withal,
it shall be measured to you again.

FIFTH SUXDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. I beseech Thee, 0
Lord, do away the iniquity of Thy
servant : for I have done very fool-
ishly.

Collect.
Q.RANT, 0 Lord, we beseech Thee,
that the course of this world may
be so peaceably ordered by Thy
governance, that Thy Church may
joyfully serve Thee in all godly quiet-
ness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Ant. to Ben. And Jesus entered
into one of the ships : and sat down,
and taught the people. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. Master, we have
toiled all the night, and have taken
nothing : nevertheless, at Thy word
I will let down the net.

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. Zadok the priest
and Nathan the prophet, anointed
Solomon king in Gihon : and all the
people came up and rejoiced, and said,
God save king Solomon.

Collect.
A GOD, Who hast prepared for them
that love Thee such good things
as pass man's understanding; pour
into our hearts such love towards
Thee, that we, loving Thee above all
things, may obtain Thy promises,
which exceed all that we can desire :
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hautis.

Ant. to Ben. Ye have heard that
it was said by them of old time. Thou
siialt not kill : and whosoever shall
kill, shall be in danger of the judg-
ment.

SecontJ Fe^pers.

Ant. to Mag. If thou bring thy
gift to the altar, and there remera-
berest that thy brother hath ought
against thee : leave there thy gift be-
fore the altar, and go thy way, first
be reconciled to thy brother, and
then come and offer thy gift. Alleluia.

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. When the Lord
would take up Elijah into heaven by
a whirlwind, Elisha cried : My father,
my father, the chariot of Israel and
the horsemen thereof.

Collect.
T ORD of all power and might. Who
art the author and giver of all

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PEOPEE OF SEASONS.

good things ; graft in our hearts the
love of Thy Name, increase in us true
religion, nourish us with all good-
ness, and of Thy great mercy keep us
in the same; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

A)it. to Ben. I have compassion on
the multitude, because they have now-
been with Me three days, and have
nothing to eat : and if I send them
away fasting to then- own houses,
they will faint by the way. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. And Jesus took the
seven loaves, and gave thanks, and
brake, and gave to His disciples to
set before them : and they did set
them before the people. Alleluia.

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Ant. to 3Iag. And Jehoash did
that which was right in the sight
of the Lord : all his days, wherein
Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

Collect.
A GOD, Whose never-failing pro-
vidence ordereth all things both
in heaven and earth ; we humbly
beseech Thee to put away from us all
hurtful things, and to give us those
things which be profitable for us ;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Uautis*

Ant. to Hen. Beware of false pro-
phets, which come to you in sheep's
clothing : but inwardly they are
ravening wolves. Ye shall know
them by their fruits.

Ant. to Mag. Not every one that
saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall
enter into the kingdom of heaven :
but he that doeth the will of My
Father Which is in heaven. Alleluia.

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. I beseech Thee, 0
Lord, remember now, how I have
walked before Thee in truth and
with a perfect heart : and have done
that which is good in Thy sight.

Collect.
/?|.RANT to us. Lord, we beseech
Thee, the spirit to think and do
always such things as be rightful;
that we, who cannot do any thing
that is good Avithout Thee, may by
Thee be enabled to live according to
Thy will ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

ilaiitJS*

Ant. to Ben. And his lord called
him, and said unto him. How is it
that I hear this of thee ? : Give an
account of thy stewardship. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. What shall I do .P
for my lord taketh awaj^ from me the
stewardship : I cannot dig, to beg I
am ashamed ; I am resolved what to
do, that, when I am put out of the
stewardship, they may receive me
into their houses.

TENTH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

.-jfTirist Fcspcris*

Ant. to Mag. Wisdom hath builded

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.

201

her house, she hath hewn out her
seven pillars : she hath sent forth her
maidens, she crieth upon the highest
places of the city.

Collect.

T ET Thy merciful ears, 0 Lord, be
open to the prayers of Thy humble
servants ; and that they may obtain
their petitions, make them to ask such
things as shall please Thee ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. And when He was
come near, He beheld the city, and
wept over it, saying, If thou hadst
known ! : For the days shall come
upon thee, that thine enemies shall
cast a trench about thee, and compass
thee round, and keep thee in on every
side, and shall lay thee even with the
ground, because thou knewest not
the time of thy visitation. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. It is written. My
house is the house of prayer : but ye
have made it a den of thieves. And
He taught daily in the temple.

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTEE
TRINITY.

;ffix%X Uespers,

Ant. to Mag. I dwell in high
places : and My throne is in a cloudy
pillar.

Collect.

Q GOD, Who declarest Thy almighty
power most chiefly in shewing
mercy and pity; mercifully grant
unto us such a measure of Thy grace,
that we, running the way of Thy
commandments, may obtain Thy gra-
cious promises, and be made partakers

of Thy heavenly treasure ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Uautrs.

Ant. to Ben. Two men went up
into the temple to pray ; the one a
Pharisee, and the other a publican :
This man went down to his house
justified rather than the other. Alle-
luia.

Ant. to Mag. And the publican,
standing afar off, would not lift up so
much as his eyes unto heaven, but
smote upon his breast, saying : God
be merciful to me a sinner.

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Jfix%X Fesperg*

Ant. to Mag. All wisdom cometh
from the Lord : and is with Him for
ever.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,
Who art always more ready to
hear than we to pray, and art wont
to give more than either we desire
or deserve : pour down upon us the
abundance of Thy mercy ; forgiving
us those things whereof our conscience
is afraid, and giving us those good
things which we are not worthy to
ask, but through the merits and me-
diation of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord. Amen.

HautJis*

Ant. to Ben. Jesus, departing from
the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, came
unto the sea of Galilee : through the
midst of the coasts of Decapolis. Al-
leluia.

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PROPEE OF SEASONS.

Ant. to Macf. He hath done all
things well : He maketh both the
deaf to hear and the dumb to speak.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. My son, keep thy
father's commandment, and forsake
not the law of thy mother : bind them
continually upon thy heart.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and merciful God, of
Whose only gift it cometh that
Thy faithful people do unto Thee true
and laudable service; grant, we be-
seech Thee, that we may so faithfully
serve Thee in this life, that we fail
not finally to attain Thy heavenly
promises; through the merits of Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. A certain man went
down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and
fell among thieves : which stripped
him of his raiment, and wounded him,
and departed, leaving him half dead.

Seconti Uespers,

Ant. to Mag. Which now of these
three, thinkest thou, was neighbour
unto him that fell among the thieves? :
And he said. He that shewed mercy
on him. Go, and do thou likewise.
Alleluia.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY.

Aitt. to Mag. In all this, Job
sinned not with his lips : nor charged
God foolishly.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,
give unto us the increase of faith,
hope, and charity ; and, that we may
obtain that which Thou dost promise,
make us to love that which Thou dost
command ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Haiitiis,

Ant. to Ben. And as He entered
into a certain village, there met Him
ten men that were lepers, which stood
afar off : and they lifted up their
voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have
mercy on us.

<Seconti Ueispers*

Ant. to Mag. Were there not ten
cleansed ? but where are the nine ?
There are not found that returned to
give glory to God, save this stranger :
Arise, go thy way, thy faith hath
made thee whole. Alleluia.

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Jfix%X Uesperis*

Ant. to Mag. Remember not. Lord,
our offences, nor the offences of our
forefathers : neither take Thou ven-
geance on our sins.

Collect.

TTEEP, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
-*-^ Thy Church with Thy perpetual
mercy; and, because the frailty of
man without Thee cannot but fall,
keep us ever by Thy help from all
things hurtful, and lead us to all
things profitable to our salvation ;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Hautis;,

Ant. to Ben. Take no thought,

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.

203

saying, What shall we eat ? or what
shall we drink? : for your heavenly
Father knoweth that ye have need of
all these things. Alleluia.

Seconal 'fcJespersi.

Ant. to Mciff. Seek ye first the
kingdom of God, and His righteous-
ness : and all these things shall be
added unto you. Alleluia.

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTEE
TEINITY.

Ant. to Mag. But the Almighty
Lord hath disappointed them : by the
hand of a woman.

Collect.
Q LORD, we beseech Thee, let Thy
continual pity cleanse and defend
Thy Church; and, because it cannot
continue in safety without Thy suc-
cour, preserve it evermore by Thy
help and goodness; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Sen. Jesus went into a
city called Nain : and behold, there
was a dead man carried out, the only
son of his mother.

Sfconti 'fcJespers.

Ant. to Mag. And there came a
fear on all, and they glorified God,
saying : That a great prophet is risen
up among us, and that God hath
visited His people.

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY.

dFirst ITespers.

Ant. to Mag. 0 Lord, Lord, the

King Almighty, the whole world is
in Thy power : and there is none that
can gainsay Thee.

Collect.
T ORD, we pray Thee, that Thy
grace maj^ always prevent and
follow us, and make us continually to
be given to all good works ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. And Jesus spake
unto the lawyers and Pharisees, say-
ing. Is it lawful to heal on the Sab-
bath-day ? : And they held their
peace. And He took him, and healed
him, and let him go.

S^contr Uesperis,

Ant. to Mag. AYhen thou art
bidden to a wedding ; go and sit
down in the lowest room ; that, when
he that bade thee cometh, he may say
unto thee. Friend, go up higher :
then shalt thou have worship in the
presence of them that sit at meat
with thee. Alleluia.

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY.

dFirst Uespets.

Ant. to Mag. God open your hearts
in His law and commandments : and
send you peace.

Collect.
T ORD, we beseech Thee, grant Thy
people grace to withstand the
temptations of the world, the flesh,
and the devil, and with pure hearts
and minds to follow Thee, the only
God ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

llautJS.

Ant. to Ben. Master, which is the

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PEOPER OF SEASONS.

great commandment in the law? :
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love
the Lord thy God with all thy heart.
Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. What think ye of
Christ ? whose Son is He ? They say
unto Him, The Son of David : He
saith unto them. How then doth
David in spirit call Him Lord, say-
ing, The Lord said unto my Lord,
Sit Thou on My right hand ?

NINETEENTH SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY.

Ant. to 3Iag. When the sun shone
upon the shields of gold : the moun-
tains glistered therewith.

Collect.

r\ GOD, forasmuch as without Thee
we are not able to please Thee ;
mercifull}' grant, that Thy Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our
hearts ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Hen. Jesus said unto the
sick of the palsy : Son, be of good
cheer, thy sins be forgiven thee.

Ant. to Mag. But when the mul-
titude saw it, they marvelled, and
glorified God : Who had given such
power unto men.

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER
TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. And all Israel made

great lamentation for Judas, saying :
How is the valiant man fallen, that
delivered Israel !

Collect.

A ALMIGHTY and most merciful
God, of Thy bountiful goodness
keep us, we beseech Thee, from all
things that may hurt us; that we,
being ready both in body and soul,
may cheerfully accomplish those things
that Thou wouldest have done; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. Tell them which are
bidden. Behold, I have prepared my
dinner : come unto the marriage. Al-
leluia.

£econtr ITespers.

Ant. to Mag. The wedding is
ready, but they who were bidden were
not worthy : go ye therefore into
the highway's, and as many as ye
shall find, bid to the marriage. Al-
leluia.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. The Lord hear your
prayers, and be at one with you ; and
never forsake you in time of trouble.

Collect.
r^RANT, we beseech Thee, merciful
Lord, to Thy faithful people
pardon and peace, that they may be
cleansed from all their sins, and serve
Thee with a quiet mind ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. There was a certain
nobleman, whose son was sick at

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205

Capernaum : when he heard that
Jesus was come out of Judea into
Galilee, he besought Him that He
would come down and heal his son.

£econti "Ftspnis.

Ant. to Mag. So the father knew
that it was at the same hour, in the
which Jesus said unto him : Thy son
liveth ; and himself believed, and his
whole house.

TWENTY-SECOXD SUNDAY
AFTER TRIXITY.

Ant. to Mag. 0 Lord, Lord God,
fearful and strong, the only and
gracious King, the only giver of all
things : preserve Thine own portion
and sanctify it.

Collect.
T ORD, we beseech Thee to keep
Thy household the Church in
continual godliness ; that through
Thy protection it may be free from
all adversities, and devoutly given to
serve Thee in good works, to the
glory of Thy Xame ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. And the lord com-
manded payment to be made. The
servant therefore fell down and wor-
shipped him, saying : Lord, have
patience with me, and I will pay
thee all.

£cconti Ivesprrs.

Ant. to Mag. 0 thou wicked ser-
vant, I forgave thee all that debt,
because thou desiredst me : shouldest
not thou also have had compassion
on thy fellow-servant, even as I had
pity on thee .5^ Alleluia.

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY.

jFirst l>"fspers.

Ant. to Mag. I saw the Lord

sitting upon a throne high and lifted
up : and His train filled the temple ;
the whole earth was full of His glory.

Collect.
A GOD, our refuge and strength,
Who art the author of all godli-
ness; be ready, we beseech Thee, to
hear the devout prayers of Thy
Church ; and grant that those things
which we ask faithfully we may ob-
tain effectually; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

Hautis.

Ant. to Ben. Master, we know
that Thou art true : and teachest the
way of God in truth. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. Render therefore
unto Csesar the things which are
Caesar's : and unto God the things
that are God's. Alleluia.

TWENTY-FOURTH SL^'DAY
AFTER TRINITY.

Ant. to Mag. How doth the city
sit solitary that was full of people?
she that was great among the na-
tions : and there is none to comfort
her, but only Thou, 0 God.

Collect.
r\ LORD, we beseech Thee, absolve
Thy people from their offences ;
that through Thy bountiful goodness
we may all be delivered from the
bands of those sins, which by our
frailty we have committed; grant

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PEOPER OF SEASONS.

this, 0 heavenly Father, for Jesus
Christ's sake, our blessed Lord and
Saviour. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. While Jesus spake
these things unto John's disciples,
behold, there came a certain ruler,
and worshipped Him, saying : My
daughter is even now dead ; but come
and lay Thy hand upon her, and she
shall live.

£econt( Uesperjs,

Ant. to Mag. Daughter, be of
good comfort, thy faith hath made
thee whole : and the woman was
made whole from that hour.

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY.

dFtrst Uespers*

Ant. to Mag. I have set watch-
men upon thy walls, 0 Jerusalem :
which shall never hold their peace
day nor night.

Collect.
QTIR up, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
^ the wills of Thy faithful people;
that they, plenteously bringing forth
the fruit of good works, may of Thee
be plenteously rewarded ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Ben. When Jesus then lift
up His eyes, and saw a great company
come unto Him, He saith unto Philip,
Whence shall we buy bread that these
may eat? : (And this He said to
prove him ; for He Himself knew
what he would do.)

Seconal Uespevs.

Ant. to Mag. Then those men,
when they had seen the miracle that

Jesus did, said : This is of a truth

that Prophet that should come into

the world.

If there be any more Sundays before Ad-
vent Sunday^ the Service of some of
those Sundays that tcere omitted after
the Epiphany shall be taken in to supply
so many as are here v)antin(j. And if
there be feiver, the overplus may be
omitted: provided that this last Collect,
with the Antijjhons to Benedictus and
Magnificat, shall always be used upon
the Sunday next before Advent. But
if a Double Feast occur on the last
Sunday before Advent, the Office is of
the Feast, with the above Ants, and
Collect, as Memorials of the Sunday.

EMBER-TIDE IN SEPTEMBER.
Wednesday.

ilatitis.

Ant. to Ben. This kind goeth not
out : save by praj^er and fasting.
Ferial Petitions, p. 11.
Collect.
^yE beseech Thee, O Lord, let the
remedies of Thy mercy strengthen
our frailty ; that, whereinsoever it
hath decayed, by Thy clemency it
may be restored; through our Lord
Jesus Christ, Amen.
This Collect is said at every Hour of this
day only, till Vespers. At Vespers,
if the Office is of the Feria, tJte Ferial
Fetitions are said with the Sunday
Collect.

Feiday.

Eautis.

Ant. to Ben. A woman, in the
city, which was a sinner, stood at the
feet of the Lord behind Him : and
began to wash His feet with tears,
and did wipe them with the hairs of
her head, and kissed His feet, and
anointed them with the ointment.

EMBEE-TIDE IN SEPTEMBER.

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Ferial Petitions, p. 11.
Collect.
Q.RANT, we beseech Thee, Almight}^
God, that by the holy observance
of this yearly devotion, we may please
Thee in body and mind ; through our
Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

This Collect is said till Vespers of this
day only. At Vespers, if the Office is
of the Feria, the Ferial Petitions are
said, with the Sunday Collect.

Satueday.

Ant. to Ben. Lighten, 0 Lord,
them that sit in darkness : and guide
our feet into the way of peace, 0 God
of Israel.

Ferial Petitions, p. 11.
Collect.
A LMIGHTY, everlasting God, Who
by healthful continence dost re-
store both body and soul ; we humbly
entreat Thy Majesty, that being well
pleased by the deprecation of our
devout fasting, Thou wouldst grant
us present and future help ; through
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

This Collect is said till Vespers of this
day only.

The following is the Sarum arrangement
of ^7. to Chapters and Ants, to Mag-
nificat.

I^. to Chapter. Fear God and
keep His commandments,* for this is
the whole duty of man. y. They
that fear the Lord shall lack no-
thing, neither they that love Him in
t^uth.
This I^. is said at First Vespers of

Sunday till the First Sunday in

August.

Ants, until First Sunday in August.
1. And ail Israel from Dan even

to Beersheba : knew that Samuel was
established to be a prophet of the
Lord.

2. So David prevailed over the
Philistines with a sling and with a
stone : in the name of the Lord.

3. Is not this David of whom they
sung one to another in dances, saying:
Saul hath slain his thousands, and
David his ten thousands ?

4. King Saul was very wroth and
said : They have ascribed unto David
ten thousands, and to me they have
ascribed but thousands.

5. And who is so faithful among
all thy servants as David : which is
the king's son in law, and goeth at
thy bidding, and is honourable in
thine house ?

6. Ye mountains of Gilboa, let
there be no dew, neither let there be
rain upon you : for there the shield
of the mighty is vilely cast away, the
shield of Saul, as though he had not
been anointed with oil. How are the
mighty fallen in the midst of the
battle ! 0 Jonathan, thou wast slain
in thine high places : Saul and Jona-
than were lovely and pleasant in their
lives, and in their death they were
not divided.

7. I am distressed for thee, my
brother Jonathan; very pleasant hast
thou been unto me : thy love to me
was wonderful, passing the loi'e of
women. From the blood of the slain,
from the fat of the mighty, the bow
of Jonathan turned not back, and the
sword of Saul returned not empt3\

8. And David spake unto the Lord
when he saw the angel that smote
the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned
and I have done wickedly : but these
sheep, what have they done ?

9. And the king was much moved,
and went up to the chamber over
the gate, and wept : saying, 0 mv

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PROPEE OF SEASONS.

son Absalom, my son, ray son Absa-
lom ! would God I had died for thee,
0 Absalom, my son, my son !

R'l^. for the First Vespers of Sun-
day in and after August.

First Sunday in August.
[i.e. the Sunday nearest, before or after,
to the first day of the month.)
1^7. 1 alone compassed the circuit of
the heaven ; and walked upon the
waves of the sea, and in every people
and nation I got a possession : and I
trod upon the necks of the mighty in
Mine own strength. J. I dwelt in
high places, and My throne is in a
cloudy pillar. V^. And I trod upon
the necks of the mighty in Mine own
strength. Y- Glory be to the Father
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. R7- ^^d I trod upon the necks
of the mighty in Mine own strength.

TVhen the time is long then all the pre-
ceding Antiphons are said in their order,
but when it is short, that is, eight Sun-
days or less, the Antiphon Ye moun-
tains, &c., shall always be said in the
last place, and the Antiphon King
Saul, &.C., and others preceding shall
be omitted that year.

August.

(When the books of Solomon beg in. J
Ants, to 3Iag.

Wisdom hath builded her house,
she hath hewn out her seven pillars :
she hath subjected nations to herself
and hath trodden down the proud
and mighty by her own strength.

Wisdom crieth in the streets. If
any love wisdom let him turn unto
me, and he shall find her : and when
he hath found her, blessed is he if he
hold her fast.

The Lord possessed me in the be-
ginning of his way, before his works
of old. AVhen there were no depths,

I was brought forth ; When he pre-
pared the heavens, I was there : Then
I was by him, as one brought up by
him. I dwelt in high places, and my
throne is in a cloudy pillar.

This I^. serves till
Second Sunday in September.

I^. My sighing cometh before I
eat ; and my roarings are poured out
like the waters ; for the thing which
I greatly feared is come upon me,
and that which I was afraid of is
come unto me. I was not in saefty,
neither had I rest, neither was I
quiet: jet trouble came. y. If I
speak of strength, lo. He is strong;
and if of judgment, who shall set me
a time to plead ? ^7. I was not in
safety, neither had I rest, neither was
I quiet : yet trouble came. y. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. B^. I was not in
safety, neither had I rest, neither was
I quiet : yet trouble came.

September. Job.
Ant. to Mag.

AVhen Job heard the words of the
messengers he endured patiently, and
said : Shall we receive good at the
hand of God, and shall we not receive
evil ? In all this did not Job sin
with his lips, nor charged God fool-
ishly.

This I^. serves till

Third Sunday in September.

1^7. Bless the Lord thy God alway,
and desire of Him that thy ways
may be directed; and that all thy
paths and counsels may prosper, y.
Fear not, my son, that we are made
poor : for thou hast much wealth, if
thou fear God. 1^. And that all thy
paths and counsels may prosper, f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.

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209

And that all thy paths and counsels
may prosper.

1*^ Sunday after the drd of the Ides
of Septemhe)\ Tobit.
(^Omitted altogether in the A. V.J
Ant. to Mag. Remember not, Lord,
our offences, nor the offences of our
forefathers : neither take Thou ven-
geance of our sins.
FouKTH Sunday in Septembee.
I^. 0 Lord, Lord, the King Al-
mighty; the whole world is in Thy
power, and there is no man that can
resist Thee : Deliver us for Thy
Name's sake. ^. Hear our prayer,
and turn our sorrow into joy. li?.
Deliver us for Thy Name's sake. "f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. ly.
Deliver us for Thy Name's sake.
This ly. serves till
FiEST Sunday in Octobee.
ly. Thine, 0 Lord, is the power :
Thine is the kingdom, 0 Lord, and
Thou art exalted as head above all :
Give peace in our time, 0 Lord.
f. 0 Lord, Lord God, Creator of all
things, Who art fearful and strong,
and righteous and merciful. I^. Give
peace in our time, 0 Lord. >^. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. ^7. Give peace
in our time, 0 Lord.

This ^7. serves till
FiEST Sunday in Novembee.
After the 4<th of the Kalends of

October.
Ant. to Mag. 0 Lord, Thou art
great and glorious. Who gavest sal-
vation by the hand of a woman : hear
the prayers of Thy servants.

1*^ Sunday after the oth of the

Kalends of October.

Ants, to Mag.

The Lord open your hearts in his

law and commandments : and send

you peace.

Give peace in our time, 0 Lord:
because there is none other that
fighteth for us, but only Thou, 0
our God.

Thine, 0 Lord, is the power ; Thine
is the kingdom, 0 Lord : Thou art
exalted as head above all. Give peace
in our time, 0 Lord. Alleluia.

Arm yourselves, and be valiant
men, and see that ye be in readiness
to fight : for it is better for us to die
in battle, than to behold the calamities
of our people and our sanctuary.
Nevertheless, as the will of God is in
heaven, so let him do.

The Lord hear your prayers, and
be at one with you : and never forsake
you in time of trouble.

FiEST Sunday in Novembee.
I^. Look down, 0 Lord, from Thy
holy habitation, and think upon us :
Lord, bow down Thine ear, and hear ;
open Thine eyes, 0 Lord, and see our
tribulation. V. Look down from
heaven, and behold from the habi-
tation of Thy holiness and of Thy
glory. I^"'. Open Thine eyes, 0 Lord,
and see our tribulation, y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. Open Thine
eyes, 0 Lord, and see our tribulation.
1^^ Sunday after the Kalends of
November.
Ants, to Mag.
I saw also the Lord sitting upon a
throne, high and lifted up, and the
whole earth was full of his glory: and
the skirts thereof filled the temple.

With thine invincible wall surround
us, 0 Lord: and with the arms of thy
power protect us always, 0 our God.
We looked for peace, and there is
no good : and for the time of healing,
and behold trouble ! We acknow-
ledge, 0 Lord, our wickedness, and
the iniquity of our fathers : for we
have sinned against thee. Do not
abhor us for ever, 0 God of Israel.
14

•{•

COMMON OF SAINTS.

Commemoration of the Blessed '
Virgin Mart,

Through the year, except in Advent.

Ant. to Psalms. Thou art all fair,
My love : there is no spot in thee.
Fsahns of the Feria.
Chapter. S. Luke i.
■gLESSED is she that believed : for
there shall be a performance of
those things which were told her
from the Lord.

^7. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Ave, maris Stella.

AVE, star of ocean !
God's clear Mother holy ;
Portal of salvation,
Virgin pure and lowly.

Gabriel's -word was Ave,
Eva's name reversing ;
Be true peace our portion,
Ghostly foes dispersing.

Now the chain is shattered,
Light on darkness beaming ;
Ills are chased ; all blessings
Follow our redeeming.

Weak our hearts and cold : yet
May our Lord and Brother
Teach us, as He loves thee,
So to love His Mother.

Virgin of all virgins !
Meek and passing holy,
Freed from guilt, may we be
Tender, strong, and lowly.

Pure and brave, life's journey,
May it falter never.
Till, beholding Jesus,
We rejoice together.

Sing we equal glory,

Equal praise and blessing ;

Father, Son and Spirit,

God Triune, confessing. Amen.

f. Thou art the holy Mother of
God.

ly. 0 Mary, ever Virgin.

Ant. to Mag. Thy lips drop as the
honeycomb : honey and milk are
under thy tongue.

Collect.
"WE beseech Thee, 0 merciful God,
grant succour to our frailty :
that we who commemorate the holy
Virgin Mary, Mother of God, assisted
by her pleading, ma}'" rise anew from
our iniquities. Through.
Compline is said according to the season ;

but with Christmas Boxology to the

Hymn, and Ant. to Nunc Bimittis as

on the Purijication.

f. Thou art the holy Mother of God.

I^. O Mary, ever Virgin.

Ant. to Psalms. 0 wonderful ex-
change ! The Creator of mankind
taking to Himself a living body,
vouchsafed to be born of a Virgin :
and, proceeding forth as man, made
us co-heirs of His Godhead.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv.
ITH all these I sought rest : and
in whose inheritance shall I
abide ? So the Creator of all thinijs

OF THE BLESSED VIEGIN MARY.

211

gave me a commandment, and he that
made me caused my tabernacle to rest,
and said, Let thy dwelling be in Jacob,
and thine inheritance in Israel.

Hymn. O gloriosa femina.

0 GLORIOUS Virgin, throned iii rest,
Amidst the starry host above,
Who g:avest nurture 'from thy breast

To God, with pure maternal love.
What we had lost, through sinful Eve,

The Blossom sprung from thee restores ;
And granting bliss to souls that grieve,

Unbars the everlasting doors.
0 gate, through which hath passed the King ;

O hall, whence light shone through the
gloom ;
The ransomed nations praise and sing

Life given from the Virgin womb.
All honour, laud, and glory be,

O Jesu, Virgin-born, to Thee ;
All glory, as is ever meet.

To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

^. God is in the midst of her.

R7. Therefore shall she not be
removed.

Ant. to Sen. Who is this that
goeth forth as the morning : fair as
the moon, clear as the sun, terrible
as an army with banners ?

Ant. to Psnlms as at Lands. Psalms
liv. and cxix. Ant. to Qicicunqne.
Thee duly, p. 31. ^. As at Christ-
mas.

fierce.

Ant. When Thou wast born in-
effably of a Virgin, then was the
Scripture fulfilled : He shall come
down like the rain into a fleece of
wool, to save mankind. We praise
Thee, 0 our God.

Chapter as at Lauds.
V^. at Tierce, Sexts, and Nones, as on the

Anmi/iciation.

Ant. In the burning bush which
Moses saw unconsumed : we recognise
the preservation of thy glorious vir-
ginity, 0 Mother of God.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv.
TN the holy tabernacle I served be-
fore him : and so was I established
in Sion.

Nones,

Ant. The Root of Jesse hath
budded; a Star hath risen out of
Jacob : a Virgin hath brought forth the
Saviour. We praise Thee, 0 our God.

Chapter, Ecclus. xxiv.
A ND I took root in an honourable
people, even in the portion of the
Lord's inheritance.

L)i Advent tlyese variations.

Ant. to Psalms. The prophets did
tell : that the Saviour should be born
of the Virgin Mary.

Chapter. Is. vii.
"DEHOLD, a Virgin shall conceive,
and bear a Son, and shall call His
name Emmanuel; butter and honey
shall He eat, that He may know to
refuse the evil and choose the good. .

Aftei' Hymn. J. Full of grace are
thy lips.

ly. Because God hath blessed thee
for ever.

Ant. to Mag. Fear not, Marj'-,
thou hast found favour with God :
behold, thou shalt conceive and bring
forth a Son. Alleluia.

Collect.
Q GOD, Who didst will that at the
word of an Angel Thy word should
take flesh in the w^omb of blessed
Mary, ever-Virgin : grant to Thy
suppliants, that we, who believe her
to be the Mother of God, may be
helped by her pleading before Thee ;
through the same Thy Son, Jesus
Christ our Lord. Who liveth.

Haul's.

Ant. to Psalms and Chapter as at Vespers.

212

COMMON OF SAINTS.

Ant. to Ben. The Holy Ghost
shall come down upon thee, Mary:
fear not, thou who hast in thy womb
the Son of God. Alleluia.
Collect as at Vespers.

Ant. to Psalms as at Vespers.

Ant. The Angel Gabriel was sent to

Mary, a Virgin : espoused to Joseph.

Chapter as c

Ant. The Angel of the Lord
brought tidings unto Mary : and she
conceived of the Holy Ghost. Al-
leluia.

Chaptee. Is. xi.
E shalt smite the earth with the
rod of His mouth, and with the
breath of His lips shall He slay the
wicked. And righteousness shall be
the girdle of His loins, and faithfulness
the girdle of His reins.

Nones*

Ant. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the
Lord is with thee : blessed art thou
among women. Alleluia.

Chapter. Is. vii.
'pHE Lord spake unto Ahaz, saying,
ask thee a sign of the Lord thy
God : ask it either in the depth or in
the height above. But Ahaz said, I
will not ask, neither will I tempt the
Lord.

Of one or more Apostles or

Evangelists in Easter tide

{That is to say, from Low Sunday to

Tkinity Sunday, exclusive).

jFirst Uespers,

Ant. to Psalms. Light perpetual

shall shine upon Thy Saints : and an

eternity of ages. Alleluia.
Psalms of the Feria.

The Chapter at the First Vespers, and
those at all the Hours, are of the Proper,
if there be any ; if not, of the Common
of Apostles through the year.

ly. Her Nazarites were made white.
Alleluia. To the glory of God they
shone forth. Alleluia : They were
compacted as milk. Alleluia. Alle-
luia, y. Their sound is gone out
into all lands, and their words into
the end of the world. I^. They were
compacted as milk. Alleluia. Alle-
luia, y. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Hymn. Tristes erant Apostoli.

TH' Apostles' hearts were full of pain,
For their dear Lord so lately slain.
That Lord His servants' wicked train
With bitter scorn had dared arraign.
We pray Thee, King with glory decked,
In this our Paschal joy protect
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransomed flock, Thine own elect.
To Thee Who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, Thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

From the Ascension to Whit sun-eve in-
stead of the last two verses are said :
Be Thou our Joy, and Thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward :
Our glory and our boast in Thee,
For ever and for ever be !
All glory, Lord, to thee we pay.
Ascending o'er the stars to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet.
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

'f. Then were the disciples glad.

I^. When they saw the Lord. Al-
leluia.

Ajit. to Mag. Daughters of Jeru-
salem, come and behold the Martyr
with the crown : wherewith the Lord
crowned Him, on the day of solemnity
and gladness. Alleluia. Alleluia.

This Ant. is to be said in Easter-tide for
one or many Martyrs or Confessors,

OF ONE OE MOEE APOSTLES OE EVANGELISTS.

213

not changing the word Martyr to the
plural, because it refers to Christ,

Collect of the Proper.

Memorial of the Resurrection, p. 173.

{Easter Compline is not changed.)

"f. The voice of joy and health.

I^. Is in the dwellings of the right-
eous. Alleluia.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Thy Saints, 0 Lord, shall
flourish as a lily. Alleluia : as the
odour of balsam shall they be before
Thee. Alleluia.

Ant. 2. 0 ye holy and righteous,
rejoice in the Lord. Alleluia : God
hath chosen you to be His inheritance.
Alleluia.

Ant. 3. Within the veil, 0 Lord,
Thy Saints cry : Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Ant. 4. 0 ye spirits and souls of
the righteous : bless ye the Lord.
Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ant. 5. In the kingdom of heaven
is the habitation of the Saints. Al-
leluia : and their rest in eternity.
Alleluia.
Chapter according to direction at First
Vespers, p. 212.

Hymn. Claro Paschali gaudio.

IN this our bright and Paschal day
The sun shines out with purer ray ;
"When Christ, to earthly sight made plain,
The glad Apostles see again.
The wounds, the riven wounds He shows
In that His flesh with light that glows,
In loud accord both far and nigh
The Lord's arising testify.
O Christ, the King, Who lov'st to bless,
Do Thou our hearts and souls possess ;
To Thee our praise that we may pay,
To Whom our laud is due for aye.
We pray Thee, King with glory decked,
In this our Paschal joy protect^
From all that death would fain effect.
Thy ransomed flock, Thine own elect.
To Thee Who, dead, again dost live.
All glory, Lord, Thy people give :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

From the Ascension to Whitsun-eve the
Doxology is altered as at Vespers,-^. 212.

y. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous.

R?. For it becometh well the just
to be thankful. Alleluia.

Ant. to Ben. Light perpetual shall
shine upon Thy Saints, 0 Lord,
Alleluia ; and an eternity of ages.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Ant. Thy Saints, 0 Lord, shall
flourish as a lily. Alleluia : as the
odour of balsam shall they be before
Thee. Alleluia.

Ant. 0 ye holy and righteous, re-
joice in the Lord. Alleluia : God
hath chosen you to be His inheritance.
Alleluia.

Chapter according as directed, p. 212.

117. Your sorrow : Alleluia. Alle-
luia, y. Shall be turned into joy.
I^. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. Your sorrow :
Alleluia. Alleluia.

"f . Right dear in the sight of the
Lord.

R. Is the death of His Saints.
Alleluia.

Ant. Within the veil, 0 Lord,
Thy Saints cry : Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Chapter according as directed, p. 212,

I^''. Right dear in the sight of the
Lord : Alleluia. Alleluia. ^. Is the
death of His Saints. R7. Alleluia.
Alleluia, y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. R7- Right dear in the sight
of the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. Rejoice in the Lord, ye right-
eous.

214

COMMON OF SAINTS.

I^. For it becometh well the just
to be thankful. Alleluia.

Ant. In the kingdom of heaven
is the habitation of the Saints. Al-
leluia : and their rest in eternity.
Alleluia.

Chapter according as directed, p. 212.

1^. Rejoice in the Lord, ye right-
eous : Alleluia. Alleluia, f. For it
becometh well the just to be thankful.
1^7. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. R7. Rejoice in the
Lord, ye righteous : Alleluia. Alleluia.

f". The voice of joy and health.

I^. Is in the dwellings of the
righteous. Alleluia.

Second Ve^^tx^.

Ants, of Lauds, with Psalms of the Second

Vespers of Common of Apostles, p. 216.
Chapter and I^. as at First Vespers of

this Office, p. 212.

Hymn, Clare paschali gaudio, ^. and

W., p. 213.

Ant. to Mag. as at First Vespers.

Of a Martte or
Confessor in Easter tide.

Ant. to Psalm.s. Light perpetual
shall shine upon Thy Saints : and an
eternity of ages. Alleluia.
Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter of the Proper, if any : if not, of

the Common : and so at every Hour.

T^. Daughters of Jerusalem, come
and behold the Martyr with the
crown wherewith the Lord crowned
Him : on the day of solemnity and
gladness. Alleluia, f. For He hath
made fast the bars of thy gates, and
hath blessed thy children within thee.

Ip'. On the day of solemnity and glad-
ness. Alleluia, f". Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. Alleluia.
Hymns at Vespers and Lauds of the

Common throughout the year with

Doxology of the season.

After the Hymn fat First Vesp>ersJ :

f" . Your sorrow.

I^^ Shall be turned into joy. Al-
leluia.

Ant. to Mag. as for Apostles, p. 212.

y. and I^. and Ants, to Psalms, as for
Apostles, p. 213.
After the Hymn :
"f. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous.
I^. For it becometh well the just to
be thankful. Alleluia.

Ant. to Ben. as for Apostles,

At Prime and the other Hours, Ants.

yy. and I^iy. as for Apostles.

First Ant. of Lauds with Psalms of the

Feria.
Lf a Sarum Double, I^. Daughters of

Jerusalem, as at First Vespers.

y. ^7. and Ant. to Mag. as at First

Vespers.

Of one or more Apostles or

Evangelists through the year,

except in Easter tide.

Jfix%t Uespeis.

Psalms of the Feria.
Ant. Be ye strong in battle, and
fight with the old serpent : so shall
ye receive an eternal kingdom. Alle-
luia.

After Septuagesima, at the end of this
Antiphon, instead of Alleluia, is said,
Saith the Lord. But at the end of
other Andphons, usually ending with
Alleluia, is said, For evermore.

OF ONE OE MORE APOSTLES OE EVANGELISTS.

215

Chaptee. Eph. II.
"VrOW therefore ye are no more
strangers and foreigners, but
fellow-citizens with the saints, and
of the household of God; and are
built upon the foundation of the
apostles and prophets.

R7. Who are these that fly as a
cloud : and as the doves to their
windows ? )\ They were purer than
snow, they were whiter than milk,
they were more ruddy in body than
rubies. I^. And as the doves to their
windows, "f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. BJ. And as the doves to
their windows.

Hymn. Annue Christe.

0 CHRIST, Thou Lord of worlds !
Thine ear to hear us bow
On this the festival
Of Thine Apostle [or, Apostles] now :
That all the weary load
Of many a foul offence
May, by his [their] glorious prayers,
Be lost in penitence.

Redeemer ! save Thy work,
Thy noble work of grace,
Sealed with the holy light
That beameth from Thy face :
Nor suffer them to fall"
To Satan's wiles a prey,
For whom Thou didst on earth
Death's costly ransom pay.

Pity Thy flock, enthralled
By sin's captivity ;
Forgive each guilty soul,
And set the bondmen free ;
And those Thou hast redeemed
With Thine Own precious Blood,
Grant to rejoice with Thee,
Thou Monarch kind and good.

O Jesu, Saviour blest

And gracious Lord, to Thee,

All glory, virtue, power,

And laud and empire be :

The Father with like praise,

And Spirit we adore ;

With Whom Thou reignest God,

For ages evermore. Amen.

^. Their sound is gone out into
all lands.

I^. And their words into the ends
of the world.

Ant. to Mag. {if none Proper).
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate
you, and when they shall separate
you from their company, and shall
reproach you, and cast out your name
as evil, for the Son of man's sake :
Eejoice ye in that day, and leap for
joy ; for, behold, your reward is great
in heaven.

Collect of the Viffil, if any ; if not, thai
of the Feast.

y. Thou hast given an heritage.
I^. Unto those that fear Thy
Name, 0 Lord.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. This is My commandment,
that ye love one another : as I have
loved you.

Ant. 2. Greater love hath no man
than this : that a man lay down his
life for his friends.

Ant. 3. Ye are My friends : if ye
do whatsoever I command you, saith
the Lord.

Ant. 4i. Blessed are the pure fn
heart : for they shall see God.

Ant. 5. In your patience : possess
3''e your souls.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Exult et ccelum laudihus.

LET the round world with songs rejoice,
Let heaven return the joyful voice;
All, mindful of the Apostles' fame,
Earth, sky, their Sovereign's praise proclaim 1

Thou, at Whose word they bore the light
Of gospel truth o'er heathen night,
Still unto us that light impart,
To glad our eyes and cheer our heart.

Thou, at W'hose will to them was given
The key that shuts and opens heaven,
Our chains unbind, our loss repair,
And grant us grace to enter there.

Thou, at W^hose will they preached the word
Which cured disease, which health conferred.
To us its healing power prolong,
The weak support, confirm the strong.

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COMMON OF SAINTS.

That when Thy Son again shall come,
And speak the woi'ld's unerring doom,
He may with them pronounce us blest,
And place us in Thy endless rest.

All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee ;
All laud, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

y. And all men that see it shall
say, This hath God done.

^7. For they shall perceive that it
is His work.

Ant. to Ben. {if none Proper).
They will deliver you up to the
councils, and they will scourge you
in their synagogues : and ye shall
be brought before governors and
kings for My sake, for a testimony
against them and the Gentiles.

Collect of the Proper.

Ant. This is My commandment :
that ye love one another, as I have
loved you.

fierce.

Ant. Greater love hath no man
than this : that a man lay down his
life for his friends.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

ly. Their sound is gone out : into
all lands. ^. And their words into
the ends of the world. I^. Into all
lands, f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ly. Their sound is gone out :
into all lands.

y. Thou shalt make them princes
in all lands.

ly. They shall remember Thy
Name, 0 Lord.

Ant. Ye are My friends : if ye do
whatsoever I command you, saith the
Lord.

Chapter. Acts v.

Y the hands of the apostles were
many signs and wonders wrought
among the people : but the people
magnified them.

f^. Thou shalt make them princes :
in all lands. ^. They shall remem-
ber Thy Name, 0 Lord. I^. In all
lands. ^. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. HZ. Thou shalt make them
princes : in all lands.

'f. Exceedingly honoured are Thy
friends, O Lord.

I^. Surely established in their pre-
eminence.

Nones,

Ant. In your patience : possess ye
your souls.

Chaptee. Acts v.

A ND they departed from the pre-
sence of the council, rejoicing that
they were counted worthy to suffer
shame for His Name.

I^. Exceedingly honoured : are
Thy friends, O Lord. f. Surely
established in their pre-eminence.
E^. Are Thy friends, O Lord. f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. ^7. Ex-
ceedingly honoured : are Thy friends,
0 Lord.

y. All men that see it shall say,
This hath God done.

RJ. For they shall perceive that it
is His work.

Seconal Ueispers.

Ant. 1. The Lord sware, and will
not repent : thou art a priest for
ever.

Psalm ex. Dixit Dominus, p. 47.

Ant. 2. That He may set him with

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the princes : even with the princes of
His people.

Psalm cxiii. Laudate pueri, -p. iS.

Ant. 3. Thou hast broken my
bonds in sunder : I will offer to Thee
the sacrifice of thanksgiving.

Psalm cxvi. 10. Credtdi, p. 52.

Ant. 4. He that goeth on his way-
weeping : sowing good seed.

Psalm cxxvi. In convertendo, p. 55.

Ant. 5. Exceedingly honoured are
Thy friends, 0 Lord : surely estab-
lished in their pre-eminence.
Psalm cxxxix. Domine probasti, p. 61.

Chapter. Eph. ii.

'W'OW therefore ye are no more
strangers and foreigners, but
fellow-citizens with the saints, and of
the household of God ; and are built
upon the foundation of the apostles
and prophets.

I^. If a Sarum Double. Fellow-
citizens with the Apostles, of the
household of God, have come to-day :
bringing peace and showing light to
our land, to give peace to the nations
and to set free the people of the Lord,
^. Hear the prayers of suppliants
who ask the rewards of eternal life,
ye who to-day have come again with
joy bearing the sheaves of righteous-
ness in your hands. I^. Bringing
peace and showing light to our land,
to give peace to the nations, and to
set free the people of the Lord. f".
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
And to set free the people of the
Lord.

Hymn. Exultet ccelum, f. and I^.,
p. 215.

Ant. to Mag. In the regeneration
when the Son of Man shall sit in the

throne of His glory : ye also shall sit
upon twelve thrones judging the
twelve tribes of Israel, saith the
Lord.

Of a Martyr through the year.

Ant. to Psalms. Blessed is the
man that endureth temptation : for
when he is tried, he shall receive the
crown of life, which the Lord hath
promised to them that love Him.
Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Ecclus. xiv.

"DLESSED is the man that doth
meditate good things in wisdom,
and that reasoneth of holy things by
his understanding.

If a Bishop :
Chapter. Heb. v.

Tj^OR every high priest taken from
among men is ordained for men
in things pertaining to God, that he
may offer both gifts and sacrifices for
sins.

ly. Not said on Simples of the
loivest class. Thou hast prevented
him, 0 Lord, with the blessings of
goodness : Thou hast set a crown of
pure gold upon his head. ^. He
asked life of Thee, and Thou gavest
him a long life, 0 Lord. R'. Thou
hast set a crown of pure gold upon
his head. f". Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. Thou hast set a crown
of pure gold upon his head.

Hymn. Sanctorum meritis, p. 220.

^. Thou hast crowned him, 0
Lord, with glory and worship.

I^". Thou makest him to have do-
minion of the works of Thy hands.

Ant. to Mag. This is in truth a

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COMMON OF SAINTS.

Martyr who poured forth his blood
for the name of Christ : who feared
not the terrors of judgment, nor
sought for the glory of earthl}'- dig-
nit}^ but with joy attained to the
heavenly kingdom.

If no Proper :
Collect.
TyE beseech Thee, 0 Lord (blessed
^^ N., Thy Martyr, iaterceding),
grant us constancy in Thy faith and
truth ; that being grounded in Divine
love, we may be moved from its per-
fection by no temptations. Through.
If a Bishop :
Collect.
f\ GOD, whose grace elected blessed
^ N., Thy Bishop, to the Priest-
hood, Whose learning instructed him
in preaching. Whose power strength-
ened him in perseverance : grant us,
after his pattern, to instruct Thy
people by our lives, and to strengthen
them by our patience. Through.
If a Priest not a Bishop :
Collect.
A GOD, from Whom cometh con-
stant faith, and Whose strength
is made perfect in weakness ; grant,
we beseech Thee, that (by the pattern
and the prayers of blessed N., Thy
Priest and Martyr) the horrors of
persecution, and the terrors of death,
may be overcome through the con-
fession of Thy Name. Through.

f. Thou hast crowned him, 0 Lord.

1^7. With glory and worship.
Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Whosoever therefore shall
confess Me before men : him will I
confess also before My Father.

Ant. 2. He that fo'lloweth Me shall
not walk in darkness : but shall have
the light of life, saith the Lord.

Ant. 3. If any man serve Me, him
will My Father honour : which is in
heaven, saith the Lord.

Ant. 4. If any man serve Me,
let him follow Me : and where I am,
there shall also My servant be.

Ant. 5. Father, I will that where
I am : there shall also My servant be.
Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Deus tuoruni militum.

OGOD, Thy soldiers' Crown and Guard,
And their exceeding great reward,
From all transgressions set us free,
"Who sing Thy Martyr's victory.

The pleasures of the world he spurned,
From sin's pernicious lures he turned ;
He knew their joys imbued with gall,
And thus he reached Thy heavenly hall.

For Thee through many a woe he ran,
In many a fight he played the man ;
For Thee his blood he dared to pour,
And thence hath joy for evermore.

We therefore pray Thee, full of love,
Regard us from Thy throne above :
On this Thy Martyr's triumph-day,
Wash every stain of sin away.

O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son :
Who, with the Holy Ghost, and Thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.

'f. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

^7. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Ant. to Ben. Except a corn of
wheat fall into the ground and die :
it abideth alone.

Ant. Whosoever therefore shall
confess Me before men : him will I
confess also before My Father.

fierce.

Ant. He that follow eth Me shall
not walk in darkness : but shall have
the light of life, saith the Lord.
Chapter as at First Vespers.

ly. With glory and worship : Thou
hast crowned him, 0 Lord, "f . Thou

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makest him to have dominion of the
works of Thy hands. RT. Thou hast
crowned him, O Lord, y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. R7. With glory
and worship Thou hast crowned him,
O Lord.

V. Thou hast set upon his head,
0 Lord.

RT. A crown of pure gold.

Ant. If any man serve Me, let
him follow Me : and where I am,
there shall also My servant be.
Chapter. Ecclus. xlv.
E made him like to the glorious
saints, and shewed hira part of
His glory. He made him to hear
His voice, and gave him command-
ments before His face.

If a Bishop :

Heb. V.

A ND no man taketh this honour

unto himself, but he that is

called of God, as was Aaron. As

He saith also in another place, Thou

art a priest for ever, after the order

of Melchisedec.

1^7. Thou hast set : upon his head,
0 Lord. y. A crown of pure gold.
R7. Upon his head, O Lord. y.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. K'.
Thou hast set upon his head, 0 Lord.
^. The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree.

R7. And shall spread abroad like
a cedar in Libanus.

Ant. Father, I will that where I
am : there shall also My servant be.

Chapter. Ecclus. xlv.
fpHE Lord clothed him with a robe
of glory, He put upon him per-
fect glory.

Jf a Bishop :
Ecclus. XV.
WISDOM shall exalt _ him above
his neighbours, and in the midst
of the congregation shall she open
his mouth. He shall tind joy and a
crown of gladness, and she shall cause
him to inherit an everlasting name.

I^'. The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree : in the house of the
Lord. y. And shall spread abroad
like a cedar in Libanus. R". In the
house of the Lord. y. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. R7. The righteous
shall flourish like a palm-tree.

y. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

R7. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

First Ant. of Lauds icith Fsalms of the

Feria.
Chapter as at First Vespers (and R?.

if said J.

Eymn, Deus tuorum militum, ^. and

R7. as at Lauds, p. 218.

Ant. to Mag. He made him like
to the glorious saints, and shewed
him part of His glory : He made him
to hear His voice, and gave him com-
mandments before His face.

Of Many Martyrs
throughout the year.

Ant. The Saints through faith
subdued kingdoms, wrought right-
eousness : obtained promises.
Fsalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Wisd. iii.
T^HE souls of the righteous are in

the hand of God, and there shall no
torment touch them. In the sight of
the unwise they seemed to die : but
they are in peace.

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COMMON OF SAINTS.

I^. Eound about Thee, 0 Lord, is
never-failing light : where Thou hast
built most bright mansions ; there
rest the souls of the Saints. V. Light
perpetual shall shine upon Thy Saints,
O Lord, and an eternity of ages. I\7.
Where Thou hast built most bright
mansions ; there rest the souls of the
Saints, f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ^7. There rest the souls of
the Saints.

Hymn. Sanctorum meritis.

THE merits of the Saints,
Blessed for everaaore,
Their love that never faints,

The toils they bravely bore —
For these the Church to-day
Pours forth her joyous lay —
These victors win the noblest bay.

They, -whom this world of ill,

While it yet held, abhorred :
Is withering flowers that still

They spurned with one accord :
They knew them short-lived all,
And followed at Thy call.
King Jesu, to Thy heavenly hall.
For Thee all pangs they bare,

Fury and mortal hate,
The cruel scourge to tear,

The hook to lacerate ;
But vain their foes' intent :
For, every torment spent,
Their valiant spuits stood unbent.
Like sheep their blood they poured :

And without groan or tear,
They bent before the sword

For that their King most dear :
Their souls, serenely blest,
In patience they possessed,
And looked in hope towards their rest.
What tongue may here declare.

Fancy or thought descry,
The joj's Thou dost prepare

For these Thy Saints on high !
Empurpled in the flood
Of their victorious blood,
They won the laurel from their God.
To Thee, O Lord, Most High,

One in Three Persons still,
To pardon us we cry,

And to preserve from ill :
Here give Thy servants peace ;
Hereafter glad release,
And pleasures that shall never cease.
Amen.

f. Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord.

ly. And be joyful, all ye that are
true of heart.

Ant. to Mag. In heaven rejoice
the souls of the Saints, who followed
the footsteps of Christ : and because
for His love they shed their blood,
therefore with Christ they shall reign
for ever.

Collect, csammj

ALMIGHTY, everlasting God,

grant us worthily to venerate

Thy holy Martyrs, 31. and N., that

so we may be delivered from the

dangers of this world, and be made

worthy of eternal joys. Through.

For many Martyrs, being Bishops or

Friests :

Collect. (Sarum.j

A LMIGHTY, everlasting God, Who

didst kindle the fire of Thy love

in the hearts of Thy holy Martyrs

and Bishops {or Priests) M. and N. :

give to our hearts the strength of the

same faith and charity, that we may

profit by the example of those in

whose triumphs we rejoice. Through.

f. But the righteous live for ever-
more.

R7. Their reward also is with the
Lord,

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. But the souls of the right-
eous are in the hand of God : and
there shall no torment touch them.

Ant. 2. With the palm the Saints
attained the kingdom : thej' received
a beautiful crown from the Lord's
hand.

Ant. 3. The bodies of the Saints
are buried in peace : but their name
liveth for evermore.

Ant. 4. 0 ye ]\Iartyrs of the Lord :
bless ye the Lord for ever.

Ant. 5. Let the Saints be joyful

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■with glory : let them rejoice in their
beds.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Rex gloi^iose Martyrum.

ALL-GLORIOUS King of Martyrs Thou,
Crown of Confessors here below ;
Whom, casting earthly joys away,
Thou guidest to celestial day.
O quickly bend a gracious ear,
To this our suppliant voice of prayer,
As we their sacred triumphs chant,
Forgiveness to our errors grant.
In Martyrs, victory is Thine,
In Thy Confessors, mercies shine,
Then conquer, Lord, our wickedness,
And us with loving pardon bless.
All laud to God the Father be ;
All laud, eternal Son, to Thee !
All laud, as is for ever meet.
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

f. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

R7. And glorious in Thy majesty.

Ant. to Ben. Theirs is the king-
dom of heaven who despised the life
of this world : they have gained the
rewards of the kingdom, and have
washed their robes in the Blood of
the Lamb.

Ant. But the souls of the righteous
are in the hand of God : and there
shall no torment touch them.

fierce*

Ant. With the palm the Saints
attained the kingdom : they received
a beautiful crown from the Lord's
hand.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

RT. Be glad, 0 ye righteous : and
rejoice in the Lord. Y. And be joy-
ful all ye that are true of heart. I^'.
And rejoice in the Lord. >'. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. RT. Be glad,
0 ye nghteous, and rejoice in the
Lord,

y. Let the righteous be glad, and
rejoice before God.

^7. Let them also be merry and
joyful.

Ant. The bodies of the Saints are
buried in peace : but their name
liveth for evermore.

Chapter. Wisd. x.
"POR though they be punished in
the sight of men, yet is their
hope full of immortality.

1^7. Let the righteous be glad : and
rejoice before God. ^. Let them
also be merry and joyful. I^'. And
rejoice before God. y. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. B^. Let the right-
eous be glad and rejoice before God.

y. The souls of the righteous are
in the hand of God.

B^. And there shall no torment
touch them.

Nones.

Ant. Let the Saints be joyful with
glory : let them rejoice in their beds.
Chaptee. Wisd. iii.

l^J) having been a little chastised,
they shall be greatly rewarded :
for God proved them, and found them
worthy for Himself.

ly. The souls of the righteous are :
in the hand of God. y. And there
shall no torment touch them. ly. In
the hand of God. y. Glory be to the
Father and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. B^. The souls of the
righteous are in the hand of God.

y. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

R7. And glorious in Thy Majesty.

Seconti l:7fspers.

First Ant. of Lauds v:ith Fsalms of the

Feria.

Chapter (and Vu. if it be saidj as at

Fir at Vespers.

Hymn, Rex gloriose Martyrum, y. and

^7. as at Lauds.

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COMMON OF SAINTS.

Ant. to Mag. God shall wipe
away all teai'vS from the eyes of the
Saints : and there shall be no more
sorrow, nor crying ; neither shall there
be any more pain, for the former
things are passed away.

Of a Bishop and Confessoe
throughout the tear.

Ant. Wisdom guided the righteous
man in right paths, shewed him the
kingdom of God, and gave him know-
ledge of holy things : made him rich
in his travails, and multiplied the
fruit of his labours.

Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Ecclus. xlv.
TTE stood up with good courage of
heart, and made reconciliation for
Israel. Therefore was there a coven-
ant of peace made with him, that he
should be the chief of the sanctuary
and of his people.

T^. Well done, thou good and
faithful servant; thou hast been faith-
ful over a few things, I will make thee
ruler over many things : enter thou
into the joy of thy Lord. ^. Lord,
Thou deliveredst unto me five talents ;
behold, I have gained besides them
five talents more. I^. Enter thou
into the joy of Thy Lord. f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. f^7. Enter thou
into the joy of thy Lord.

Hymn. Iste Confessor.

HE, the Confessor of the Lord, with triumph,
Whom throuffh the wide world celebrate
the faithful,
He on this festal merited to enter

Heavenly mansions.

Pious and prudent, continent and humble,
Sober he was, and gentle of behaviour,
While in his frame dwelt, animate with action,
Earthly existence.

Wherefore our choir, with willing hymns and

anthems,
Here, on his feast day, doth him fitting honour;
That in his glory we may have our portion,

Ever and ever.
Glory and virtue, honour and salvation,
Be unto Him that, sitting in the highest,
Ordereth meetly earth, and sky, and ocean,

Onely and Trinal. Amen.

y. The Lord loved him, and beauti-
fied him with comely ornaments.

^7. He clothed him with a robe of
glory.

Ant. to Mag, I will liken him to
a wise man : which built his house
upon a rock.

OoT T T^PT

nRANT, we beseech Thee, Al-
mighty God, that as we venerate
the solemnity of blessed N., Thy
Confessor [and Bishop], so it may
avail to increase in us true devotion,
and strengthen us in the way that
leadeth to everlasting life. Through.

iLautr0»

y. The righteous shall flourish like
a palm-tree.

1^7. And spread abroad like a cedar
in Libanus.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Behold a great priest,
who in his days pleased God : and
was found righteous.

Ant. 2. In glory was there none
like unto him : who kept the law of
the most High.

Ant. 3. A faithful and wise steward:
whom his Lord shall make ruler over
His household.

Ant. 4. Blessed is that servant :
whom the Lord when He cometh
shall find watching.

Ant. 5. Good and faithful servant :
enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxxix.
TTE will give his heart to resort
earl}' to the Lord that made him,
and will pray before the Most High.

OF A BISHOP AND CONFESSOE THEOUGHOUT THE YEAE.

223

Hymn. Jesu Redemptor omnium.

JESU, the world's Kedeemer, hear !
Thy Bishop^ s fadeless crown, draw near !
Accept with gentler love to-day
The prayers and praises that we pay !

The day that crowned with deathless fame
This meek Confessor of Thy Name,
Whose yearly feast, in solemn state,
Thy faithful people celebrate.

The world, and all its boasted good,
As vain and passing, he eschewed ;
And therefore, with angelic bands,
In endless joys for ever stands.

Grant then that we, 0 gracious God,
May follow in the steps he trod ;
And freed from every stain of sin.
As he hath won, may also win.

To Thee, 0 Christ, our loving King,
All glorj', praise, and thanks we bring :
All glox-y, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

{For a Confessor not a Bishop^ substi-
tute in the first verse, Servant's for
Bishop's.)

y. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

I^. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Ant. to Ben. Well done, good and
faithful servant : thou hast been
faithful over a few things, I will
make thee ruler over many things,
saith the Lord.

Ant. Behold a great priest, who
in his days pleased God : and was
found righteous.

Cterce»

Ant. In glory was there none like
unto him : who kept the law of the
most High.

Chapter as at Lauds.

I^. The Lord loved him : and beau-
tified him with comely ornaments.
y. He clothed him with a robe of
glory. ^7. And beautified him with
comely ornaments, y. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. ^. The Lord loved

him, and beautified him with comely

ornaments.

'f. The Lord guided the righteous
man in right paths.

R?. And shewed him the kingdom
of God.

Ant. A faithful and wise steward :
whom his Lord shall make ruler over
His household.

Chaptee. Ecclus. XXXIX.
WHEN" the great Lord will, he
shall be filled with the spirit of
understanding : he shall pour out
wise sentences, and give thanks unto
the Lord in his prayer.

I^. The Lord guided the righteous
man : in right paths, y. And shewed
him the kingdom of God. I^. In
right paths, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. W. The Lord guided
the righteous man in right paths.

y. The righteous shall flourish like
a palm tree.

I^. And spread abroad like a cedar
in Libanus.

Ant. Good and faithful servant :
enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

Chaptee. Ecclus. xxxix.
T^HE Lord shall direct his counsel
" and knowledge, and he shall glory
in the law of the covenant of the Lord.

I^. The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree : in the house of the
Lord. y. And shall spread abroad
like a cedar in Libanus. ly. In the
house of the Lord. y. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. R?- The righteous
shall flourish like a palm-tree.

y. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

R7. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

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COMMON OF SAINTS.

First Ant. of Lauds with Fsalms of the

Feria.

Chapter as at Lauds. I^., if any, as at

First Vespers.

Hymn. Jesu Itedemjptor omnium,
f . and ^7., p. 223.
Ant. to Mag. In all his works he
praised the Holy One most high :
with words of glory.

Foe a Confessor not a Bishop.

All as for a Confessor Bishop, except at

First Vespers :

Ant. to Psalms. The Lord loved

him, and beautified him with comely

ornaments : He clothed him with a

robe of glory, and at the gates of

Paradise He crowned him.

Fsalms of the Feria.

Chapter as at Lauds.

Ant. 1. He led the righteous man
by right ways : and shewed him the
kingdom of God.
The other Ants, of a Confessor Bishop.

Ant. as first at Lauds.

CThis is the Sarum Office for Abbots ;

that which follows is Gallican.)

Of an Abbot oe Monk.

Ant. to Psalms. Escape for thy
life : look not behind thee, escape lest
thou be consumed.

Fsalms of the Feria.

Chaptee. 2 Cor. vi.
WHEREFORE come out from
among them, and be ye separate,
saith the Lord, and touch not the
unclean thing; and I will receive
you, and will be a Father unto you,
and ye shall be My sons and daughters,
saith the Lord Almighty.

^7. Thou art my defence and
shield, and my trust is in Thy word :
Away from me, ye wicked, I will
keep the commandments of my God.
f. Master,! will follow Thee whither-
soever Thou goest. I^. Away from
me, ye wicked, I will keep the com-
mandments of my God. "^. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. Ip'. Thou
art my defence and shield, and my
trust is in Thy word : Away from
me, ye wicked, I will keep the com-
mandments of my God.

Hymn. Iste Confessor, p. 222.
If an Abbot :

^. His seed shall be mighty upon
earth.

R7. The generation of the faithful
shall be blessed.

Ant. to Mag. Get thee out of thy
country, and from thy kindred : and
come into the land which I shall
shew thee.

Collect. (Paris.)

GOD, Who didst grant to blessed
N., the Abbot, to imitate Christ
in His poverty, and with humble
heart to follow Him to the end ;
grant to all who have entered on the
path of Thy commandments, neither
to look back nor to err in the way,
but hasting to Thee without stum-
bling, to attain eternal life, through
the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

But if not an Abbot :

^. Under the shadow of Thy wings
shall be my refuge.

^7. Until this tyranny be overpast.

Ant. to Mag. Thou hast left thy
father and thy mother, and the land
of thy nativity : the Lord recom-
pense thy work, and a full reward be
given thee of the Lord God of Israel,

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under Whose wings thou art come to
trust.

Collect. (Paris.)
^LMIGHTY, everlasting God, be-
■^ stowing exceeding great rewards
on those who for Thy sake trample
on earthly things ; grant us, by the
example and intercession of blessed
N., whose departure we this day
celebrate, to despise all temporal
things, and with our whole heart to
hasten unto things eternal; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

■^. 0 ye holy and humble men of
heart, bless ye the Lord.

I^. Praise Him, and magnify Him
for ever.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. I will make with them a
covenant of peace, and they shall
dwell safely in the wilderness, and
sleep in the woods : and I will
make them and the places round
about My hill a blessing.

Ant. 2. We wept when we remem-
bered thee, 0 Sion : how shall we
sing the Lord's song in a strange
land?

Ant. 3. I have put oflp the clothing
of prosperity, and put upon me the
sackcloth of my prayer : I will cry
unto the Everlasting in my days.
And joy is come xmto me from the
Holy One.

Ant. 4. Then judgment shall dwell
in the wilderness : and the work of
righteousness shall be peace, and the
effect of righteousness, quietness, and
assurance for ever.

Ant. 5. Let us go forth therefore
unto Him without the camp, bearing
His reproach : for here we have no
continuing city, but we seek one to
come.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
Hymn, Jesu Redemptor, p. 223.

If an Abbot :
y. Come, ye children, and hearken
unto me.

IV". I will teach you the fear of the
Lord.

Ant. to Ben. Behold, I and the
children whom the Lord hath given
me are for signs and for wonders in
Israel : from the Lord of hosts, which
dwelleth in Mount Sion.

Collect as at First Vespers.
If not an Abbot :
J. I cried to Thee, 0 Lord, and
said, Thou art my hope.
Rr. And my stronghold.
Ant. to Ben. The Lord is my por-
tion, saith my soul : therefore will I
hope in Him.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. 1 will make with them a
covenant of peace, and they shall
dwell safely in the wilderness, and
sleep in the woods : and I will make
them and the places round about My
hill a blessing.

Ant. We wept when we remem-
bered thee, 0 Sion : how shall we
sing the Lord's song in a strange
land?

Chapter as at First Vespers.

^. Come, My people, enter thou
into thy chapabers, hide thyself as it
were for a little moment : until the
indignation be ovei-past. y. Come
ye apart into a desert place, and rest
awhile. RJ. Until the indignation
be overpast, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^'. Come, My people,
enter thou into thy chambers, hide
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COMMON OF SAINTS.

thyself as it were for a little moment :
until the indignation be overpast.

f". I had rather be a door-keeper
in the house of ray God.

^7. Than to dwell in the tents of
ungodliness.

Ant. I have put off the clothing
of prosperity, and put upon me the
sackcloth of my prayer : I will cry
unto the Everlasting in my days.
And joy is come unto me from the
Holy One.

Chaptee. Heb. xii.
"VrOW no chastening for the present
seemeth to be joyous, but grievous .-
nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth
the peaceable fruit of righteousness
unto them which are exercised there-
by.

1^. I had rather be : a door-keeper
in the house of my God. ^. Than
to dwell in the tents of ungodliness.
I^. A door-keeper in the house of my
God. f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. I had rather be a door-keeper in
the house of my God.

'f. Thy statutes have been my
songs.

Py'. In the house of my pilgrimage.

Ant. Let us go forth therefore
unto Him without the camp, bearing
His reproach : for here we have no
continuing city, but we seek one to
come.

Chaptee. Ecclus. li.
"DEHOLD with your eyes, how that
I have had but little labour, and
have gotten unto me much rest.

ly. Thy statutes have been : my
songs, f. In the house of my pil-
grimage. ^7. My songs, t. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :

and to the Holy Ghost. ¥g. Thy
statutes have been my songs.

y. Seven times a day do I praise
Thee.

^. Because of Thy righteous judg-
ments.

Ants, of Lauds.
Fsalms of the Feria.
Chaptee. Deut. vii.
rPHE Lord thy God, He is God, the
faithful God, Which keepeth cove-
nant and mercy with them that love
Him and keep His commandments,
to a thousand generations.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Jesu Redemptor omnium,
p. 223.

If an Abbot :

'f. The righteous shall flourish
like a palm-tree.

1^7. And shall spread abroad like a
cedar in Libanus.

Ard. to Mag. Ye that follow after
righteousness, ye that seek the Lord :
look unto your father, for I called
him alone, and blessed him, and in-
creased him.

If not an Abbot :

"f. They shall flourish in the courts
of the house of our God.

I^. That they may shew how true
the Lord my strength is.
Ant. to Mag. as at First Vespers^ p. 224.

Of a Viegin and Maetye.

Ant. This is a wise virgin, who
when the Bridegroom came had trim.-
med her lamp : and went in with
the Lord to the marriage.
Fsalms of the Feria.

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Chapter. Ecclus. li.
T'HEN lifted I up my supplication
from the earth, 0 Lord my God,
and prayed for deliverance from death.
I^. The kino^doms of the earth and
all the glory of the world I despised
for the love of my Lord Jesus Christ :
Whom I have seen, Whom I have
loved, in Whom I have believed,
Whom I have desired, f. My heart
is inditing of a good matter. 1 speak
of the things which I have made unto
the King. I^"'. Whom I have seen.
Whom I have loved, in Whom I have
believed, Whom I ha%"e desired. J.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son": and to the Holy Ghost. EJ.
In Whom I have believed. Whom
I have desired.

Hymn.
Virginis proles opifexque matris.

OFFSPRING, yet Maker of Thy Vii-gin-
Mothr,
Maiden conceived Thee, Ever-maiden bare

Thee,
Now as we sing a Virgin's blissful triumph

Hear our petitions.
Lo ! this Thy Virgin doiihle glory winneth,
Proudly subduing woman's feeble nature,
O'er the fell torments of the world she gaineth
Glorious conquest.

Calmly she greeteth death's approaching ter-
rors,
Tortures unnumbered dauntless she confront-

eth.
Meetly, her life-blood shed, she straight as-
cendeth

Joyous to Heaven.
God of all mercy, as for us she pleadeth.
Loosen sin's fetters, speed to us forgiveness.
So from pure spirits may our glad devotion

Rise "to thine honour.
Glory we give Thee, Sire and Son eternal.
Equal Thy srlory, ever-quickening Spirit,
(iodhead Triune, to Thee be adoi-ation

Now and for ever. Amen.

y. Full of grace are thy lips.

P^. Because God hath blessed thee
for ever.

Ant. to Mag. The kingdom of
heaven is like unto a net, that was
cast into the sea, and gathered of
every kind : which, when it was full.

they drew to shore, and gathered the
good into vessels, but cast the bad
away.

Collect. (Sarum.)

TTEAE us, 0 God of our salvation,
that as we rejoice in the feast of
blessed N., Thy Virgin [and Martyr];
so of Thy mercy we may be taught
the spirit of devotion. Through.

'f. In thy grace and in thy beauty.
T^. Go forth, ride prosperously and
reign.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. This is a wise virgin :
whom the Lord found watching.

Ant. 2. This is a wise virgin : and
one of the number of the prudent.

Ant. 3. This is a virgin holy and
glorious : for the Lord of all things
hath chosen her.

Ant. 4. I bless Thee, 0 Father of
ray Lord Jesus Christ : because,
through Thy Son, the fire of tempta-
tion is extinguished.

Ant. 5. Come, thou bride of Christ,
receive the crown : which the Lord
hath prepared for thee for ever.
Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Jesu, corona Virginum.

TESU, the Virgins' Crown, do Thou
Accept us, as in prayer we bow ;
Bom of that Virgin, whom alone
The mother and the maid we own.

Amongst the lilies Thou dost feed,
V^'ith virgin choirs accompanied ;
With glory decked, the spotless brides
Whose bridal gifts Thy love provides.

They, wheresoe'er Thy footsteps bend,
With hymns and praises still attend ;
In blessed troops they follow Thee,
With dance, and song, and melody.

We pray Thee therefore to bestow
I'pon our senses here below.
Thy grace, that so we may endure.
From taint of all corruption pure.

All laud to God the Father be :
All laud, Eternal Son, to Thee :
All laud, as is for ever meet.
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

COMMON OF SAINTS.

f. The virgins that be her fellows
shall bear her company.

I^. And shall be brought unto
Thee.

Ant. to Ben. When the Bride-
groom came, the wise virgin : being
ready, went in with Him to the
marriage.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. This is a wise virgin : whom
the Lord found watching.

Cierce,

Ant. This is a wise virgin : and
one of the number of the prudent.
Chapter as at First Vespers.

^. Full of grace : are thy lips. f.
Because God hath blessed thee for
ever. I^. Are thy lips. 'f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. ^7. Full of
grace are thy lips.

"f . In thy grace and in thy beauty.

^7. Go forth, ride prosperously and
reign.

Ant. This is a virgin, holy and
glorious : for the Lord of all things
hath chosen her.

Chaptee. Ecclus. LI.
T WILL praise Thy Name con-
tinually, and will sing praise with
thanksgiving; because my prayer
was heard.

I^. In thy grace : and in thy beauty.
y. Go forth, ride prosperously and
reign. I^. In thy beauty. V. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. In thy grace
and in thy beauty.

^. God hath given her the help of
His countenance.

ly. God is in the midst of her,
therefore shall she not be removed.

Ant. Come, thou bride of Christ,
receive the crown : which the Lord
hath prepared for thee for ever.
Chapter. Ecclus. li.
'THOU savedst me from destruction
and deliveredst me from the evil
time : therefore will I give thanks,
and praise Thee, and bless Thy Name,
0 Lord.

R7. God hath given her : the help
of His countenance, f". God is in the
midst of her, therefore shall she not
be removed. R7. The help of His
countenance, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^". God hath given
her the help of His countenance.

"f . The virgins that be her fellows
shall bear her company.

I^. And shall be brought unto
Thee.

Ant. to Psalms. This is a wise vir-
gin : whom the Lord found watching.
Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Jesu, corona Virginum,
f. and I^., p. 227.

Ant. to Mag. The kingdom of
heaven is like unto a merchant man,
seeking goodly pearls : who, when he
had found one pearl of great price,
went and sold aU that he had, and
bought it.

Of a Viegin not Martye.
The Office is the same, except the Chapters^
the second and third verses of the Hymn
at First Vespers being omitted.

fierce.

Chapter. 2 Cor. x.
TTE that glorieth, let him glory in
the Lord. For not he that com-

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mendeth himself is approved, but
whom the Lord commendeth.

Chapter. 2 Cor. xi.
T AM jealous over you with godlv
jealous}' : for I have espoused 3"ou
to one husband, that I may present
you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Chapter, Wisdom vii. yiii.
TTICE shall not prevail against

wisdom. Wisdom reacheth from
one end to another mightily : and
sweetly doth she order all things.

Of a Matron.

,iFirst ITespersf.

Ant. to Psalms. The kingdom of
heaven is like unto a net, that was
cast into the sea, and gathered of
every kind : which, when it was full,
they drew to shore, and gathered the
good into vessels, but cast the bad
away.

Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Prov. xxxi.
^"yHO can j&nd a virtuous woman ?
for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely
trust in her, so that he shall have no
need of spoil.

Hymn. Hujus ohtentu.

GOD of all raercy, as for us she pleadeth,
Loosen sin's fetters, speed to us forgive-
ness,
So from pure spirits may our ?lad devotion
Rise to Thine honour.
Glory we give Thee, Sire and Son eternal,
Equal Thy glorv, ever- quickening Spirit,
Godhead Triune, to Thee be adoration
Now and for ever.

^. Full of grace are thy lips.
I^. Because God hath blessed thee
for ever.

Ant. to Mag. My soul failed when
my Beloved spake : I sought Him,
but I could not find Him ; I called
Him, but He gave me no answer. The
watchmen that went about the city
found me, they smote me, they
wounded me : the keepers of the walls
took away my veil from me. I charge
you, 0 daughters of Jerusalem, if ye
find my Beloved, that ye tell Him, that
I am sick of love.

Collect.
Q GOD, the Creator and Ruler of all
things. Who on this day hast made
us glad by the festival of blessed N. :
grant, we beseech Thee, that, while
she pleads before Thee, we may be
released from the chain of our sins.
Through.

y. God is in the midst of her,
therefore shall she not be removed.

R?. God shall help her, and that
right early.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Thy name is as ointment
poured forth : therefore do the virgins
love thee.

Ant. 2. His left hand is under my
head : and His right hand doth em-
brace me.

Ant. 3. While the King sitteth at
His table : my spikenard sendeth forth
the smell thereof.

Ant. 4. Lo, the winter is past: the
rain is over and gone.

Ant. 5. As the apple tree among
the trees of the wood: so is my Beloved
among the sons.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
Hymn. Scbc rite mundi gaudia.

rr '\HE world and all its boasted good
J. As vain and piissiiig she eschewed ;
And therefore with angelic bands,
In endless joys for ever stands.
Grant then that we, O gracious God,
May follow in the steps she trod ;

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COMMON or SAINTS.

And, freed from every stain of sin,

As she hath won, may also win.

To Thee, 0 Christ, our loving King,

All glory, praise, and thanks, we bring ;

All glory, as is ever meet.

To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

f. God hath elected and pre-elect-
ed her.

ly. And made her to dwell in His
tabernacle.

Ant. to Ben. The kingdom of hea-
ven is like unto a merchant man seek-
ing goodly pearls : who when he had
found one pearl of great price, went
and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Ard. to Mag. as at First Vespers.

Ant. Thy name is as ointment
poured forth : therefore do the virgins
love thee.

Cierce.

Ant. His left hand is under my
head : and His right hand doth em-
brace me.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
I^I^. and ^f'. at the Sours as of a Virgin.

Ant. While the King sitteth at
His table : my spikenard sendeth forth
the smell thereof.

Chaptee. Prov. XXXI.
QHE girdeth her loins with strength,

and strengtheneth her arms. She
perceiveth that her merchandise is
good : her candle goeth not out by
night.

Ant. As the apple tree among the
trees of the wood, so is my Beloved
among the sons.

Chapter. Prov. xxxi.

A WOMAN that feareth the Lord,

she shall be praised. Give her of

the fruit of her hands : and let her

own works praise her in the gates. |

Ant. Thy name is as ointment
poured forth : therefore do the virgins
love thee.

Psalms of the Feria.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn, IIcbc rite mundi gaudia^

'f. and ^7. as at Lauds,

Ant. to Mag. I went down into

the garden of nuts to see the fruits

of the valley, and to see whether the

vine flourished, and the pomegranates

budded., Eeturn, return, 0 Shula-

mite ; return, return, that we may

look upon thee.

Anniversaet of the Dedication
or A Chuech.

J^irst Uesperis,

Ant. to JPsalms. 0 how dreadful is
this place ! : truly this is none other
but the house of God, and the gate of
heaven. In Easter-tide is added:
Alleluia.

Fsalms of the Feria.
In Chrisimas-tide the Ants, and Fsalms
are as at Second Vespers of Christmas-
Lay, p. 96.

Chapter. Rev. xxi.
T SAW the holy city, new Jerusalem,

coming down from God out of hea-
ven, prepared as a bride adorned for
her husband.

^7. How dreadful is this place !
this is none other but the house of
God, and the gate of heaven : Surely
the Lord is in this place : and I knew
it not. [In JEaster-tide : Alleluia.)
^. And when Jacob awaked out of
his sleep, he said. I^. Surely the Lord
is in this place, and 1 knew it not.
(Alleluia.) f . Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. Surely the Lord is in this place :
and I knew it not. {But in Easter-
tide: ^. Alleluia.)

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Hymn. Urhs heata Hierusalem,

BLESSED city, heavenly Salem,
Vision dear of peace and love,
Who, of living stenes iipbuilded,

Art the joy of heaven above,
And, -with angel cohorts circled,

As a bride to earth dost move !
From celestial realms descending.

Ready for the nuptial bed,
To His presence, decked with jewels,

By her Lord shall she be led ;
All her streets, and all her bulwarks.

Of pure gold are fashioned.
Bright with pearls her portal glitters !

It is open evermore ;
And, by virtue of His merits.

Thither faithful souls may soar,
Who for Christ's dear Name, in this world

Pain and tribulation bore.
Many a blow and biting sculpture

Polished well those stones elect,
In their places now compacted

By the heavenly Architect,
Who therewith hath willed for ever

That His palace should be decked.
Laud and honour to the Father ;

Laud and honour to the Son ;
Laud and honour to the Spirit ;

Ever Three, and ever One :
Consubstantial, Co-eternal,

While unending ages run. Amen.

f". Holiness becometh Thy house,
0 Lord.

V^. For ever.

Ant. to Mag. The Lord hath
sanctified His tabernacle ; this is the
house of the Lord, wherein men shall
call upon His Name : whereof it is
written, My Name shall be there, saith
the Lord. (Alleluia.)

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who year by year renewest
the consecration day of this Thy
holy temple, and bringest us again in
safety to Thy holy mysteries ; hear
the prayers of Thy people, and grant
that whosoever entereth this temple
to ask for blessings, may rejoice in
their fulfilment. Through.

y. My house.

ly. Shall be called the house of
prayer. (Alleluia.)

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Holiness becometh Thy
house, 0 Lord : for ever. (Alleluia.)

Ant. 2. My house shall be called :
the house of pra3'^er. (Alleluia.)

Ant. 3. This is the house of the
Lord, firmly builded : it is well
grounded on a firm rock. (Alleluia.)

Ant. 4. The house of the Lord
is well grounded : on a firm rock.
(Alleluia.)

Ant. 5. All thy walls shall be
built up with precious stones : and
the towers of Jerusalem with jewels.
(Alleluia.)

Chapter. 1 Cor. iii.
"DUT let every man take heed how
he buildeth thereupon. For other
foundation can no man lay than that
is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
ly. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Angulare fundamentum.

Christ is made the sure Foundation,
And the precious Corner-stone,
Who, the two-fold walls surmounting,

Binds them closely into one ;
Holy Sion's help for ever.

And her confidence alone.
All that dedicated city.

Dearly loved by God on high,
In exultant jubilation

Pours perpetual melody ;
God the One, and God the Trinal,

Singing everlastingly.
To this Temple, where we call Thee,

Come, O Lord of Hosts, to-day !
With Thy wonted loving kindness

Hear Thy people as they pray ;
And Thy fullest benediction

Shed within its walls for aj-e.
Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants

That they supplicate to gain :
Here to have and hold for ever

Those good things their prayers obtain :
And hereafter in Thy glory

With Thy blessed ones to reign.
Laud and honour to the Father ;

Laud and honour to the Son ;
Laud and honour to the Spirit;

Ever Three, and ever One :
Consubstantial, co-eternal.

While unending ages run. Amen.

^. Blessed are they that dwell in
Thy house, 0 Lord.

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B^. They will be alway praising
Thee.

Ant. to Ben. Zaccheus, make haste,
and come down, for to-day T must
abide at thy house ; and he made
haste, and came down, and received
Him joyfully into his house : To-day
is salvation come to this house from
God. (Alleluia.)

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who hast vouchsafed to call
the Church Thy Bride, that she
who had grace through devotion of
faith, might also receive dignity from
her name : grant that all this Thy
people, the servants of Thy Name,
may be found worthy to share that
title of Thy Church. Who liveth.

This Collect is said at every Hour except
Second Vespers.

Ant. Holiness becometh Thy house,
0 Lord : for ever. (Alleluia.)
I^. JFeV/i Alleluia, f. Who sitteth.

Ant. My house shall be called : the
house of prayer. (Alleluia.)

Chapter as at Lauds.

1^7. Holiness becometh Thy house,
0 Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. For
ever. 1^7. Alleluia. Alleluia, f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. ^7.
Holiness becometh Thy house, 0
Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.

From Septuagesima to Easter this
I^. is thus said :

R7. Holiness becometh : Thy house,
0 Lord. y. For ever. ^7. Thy house,
O Lord, f . Glory be to the" Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. R7. Holiness becometh Thy
house, 0 Lord.

f. My house.

^7. Shall be called the house of
prayer. (Alleluia.)

Ant. This is the house of the Lord,
firmly builded : it is well grounded on
a firm rock. (Alleluia.)

Chapter. Eev. xxi.
"gEHOLD, the tabernacle of God is
with men, and He will dwell with
them, and they shall be His people,
and God Himself shall be with them,
and be their God.

I^. My house : Alleluia. Alleluia.
^. Shall be called the house of
prayer. B^. Alleluia. Alleluia. ^.
Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
My house. Alleluia. Alleluia.

From Septuagesima to Faster this B^. is
thus said :

1^7. My house : saith the Lord. f.
Shall be called the house of prayer.
IV. Saith the Lord, f . Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. My house, saith
the Lord.

'f. Blessed are they that dwell in
Thy house.

^7. They will be always praising
Thee.

"Nones.

Ant. All thy walls shall be built
up with precious stones : and the
towers of Jerusalem with jewels.
(Alleluia.)

Chaptee. 1 Cor. iii.

A ND every man shall receive his

own reward according to his own

labour. For we are labourers together

with God : ye are God's husbandry,

ye are God's building.

1^. Blessed are they that dwell in
Thy house, 0 Lord. Alleluia. AUe-

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luia. y. They will be alway praising
Thee. ^7. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. R7. Blessed
are they that dwell in Thy house, 0
Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.

From Septuagesima to Easter this '^. is
thus said :

1^. Blessed are they that dwell :
in Thy house, 0 Lord. f. They will
be alway praising Thee. B^. In Thy
house, 0 Lord. f". Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. ^7. Blessed are they
that dwell in Thy house, 0 Lord,

y. This is the house of the Lord
firmly builded.

^7. It is well grounded on a firm
rock.

Seconal Ueispers,

Ant. Holiness becoraeth Thy house,
0 Lord : for ever. (Alleluia.)

Credidi propter. Ps. cxvi. 10, p. 52.

Lcetatus sum. Ps. cxxii., p. 54.

Nisi Bominus. Ps. cxxvii., p. 56.

Latidate Dominum, quia. Ps. cxlvi., p. 65.

Lauda Kierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12, p. 65.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^. My house shall be called the
house of prayer, saith the Lord. For
therein every one that asketh receiv-
eth ; and he that seeketh findeth ; and
to him that knocketh it shall be open-
ed. {In Easter -tide : Alleluia.) J.
Holiness becometh Thine house, 0
Lord, for ever. 1^7, For therein every
one that asketh receiveth; and he
that seeketh findeth; and to him that
knocketh it shall be opened. {In
Easter-tide : Alleluia.) 'f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. K7. For therein every
one that asketh receiveth ; and he that
seeketh findeth ; and to him that

knocketh it shall be opened. {But in
Easter-tide. Y^, Alleluia.)

Hymn. TJrhs beata,
'f. and I^. as at First Vespers.
Ant. to Mag. Behold, the taber-
nacle of God is with men, and the
spirit of God dwelleth in you : for the
temple of God is holy, which temple
ye are, for Whose sake ye celebrate
this day the joys of the temple with
a season of festivity. (Alleluia.)

Collect as at First Vespers.

The office is thus said on every day
throughout the Octave, except a feast of
nine lessons occur : the Lauds Collect is
said at every hour.

The folloiving Aniiphons are said through
the Octave to Ben. and Mag. or in the
memorial of the Bedication on any
occur rent double feast.

1. Bless, 0 Lord, this house which
I have builded for Thy Name : and
the prayers of them that shall come
hither hear Thou in heaven Thy
dwelling place. (Alleluia.)

2. And Jacob rose up early in the
morning, and set up the stone for a
pillar, and poured oil on the top of it,
and vowed a vow to the Lord : Surely
this place is holy, and I knew it not.
(Alleluia.)

3. Blessed art Thou in the holy
temple of Thy glory : which is builded
to the praise and glory of Thy Name,
OLord. (Alleluia.)

4. Other foundation can no man
lay : than that is laid, which is Jesus
Christ. (Alleluia.)

5. May this shrine receive from
God the grace of blessing : and mercy
from Christ the Lord. (Alleluia.)

6. In the dedication of this temple,
praise God all ye hosts of heaven :
and let all the earth praise the Name
of the Lord ; for His Name only is
excellent. (Alleluia.)

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7. In His wisdom hath God laid
the foundations of this temple, where-
in the Angels praise the Lord of hea-
ven : let the floods come, and the
winds blow ; it shall not fall, for it is
founded upon a rock. (Alleluia.)

8. Look upon this house, 0 Thou
Shepherd of Israel, Thou that leadest
Joseph like a sheep : multiply Thy
blessing upon it. Thou that sittest
upon the cherubim ; hearken unto the
prayers and supplications of them
that confess Thy Name therein. (Al-
leluia.)

9. Bless, 0 Lord, this house, which
I have builded for Thy Name : that
Thine eyes may be open upon it day
and night. (Alleluia.)

10. They decked the forefront of
the temple with crowns of gold : and
dedicated the altar to the Lord. (Al-
leluia.)

The ordinary memorials are not said

during this Octave ; except, if between

Christmas and Candlemas, memorial of

S. Mary : or, if betiveen Low Sunday

and Ascension Day, of the Resurrection.

On Sunday in the Octave, all as on the

festival: First and Second Vespers being

said as Second of the feast, omitting I^.

At First Vespers, memorials of Sunday ^

the Holy Trinity, the Cross, and S.

Mary. The Fsaltns at Lauds are said

under one Ant.

On the Octave, all as on the first day,

except that the ly. is omitted at Second

Vespers.

COMMON MEMORIALS OF SAINTS.

Said at Vespers and at Lauds.

Of a MlETYE.

IX EASTEE-TIDE.

Every Memorial is said bo'h at Vespers

and Lauds with this

Ant. Daughters of Jerusalem, come
and behold the Martyr with the
crown : wherewith the Lord crowned
Him in the day of solemnity and
gladness. Alleluia. Alleluia.

At Yespers :
■j^. Your sorrow.
^7. Shall be turned into joy. Alleluia.

At Lauds :

^. Rejoice in the Lord, ye right-
eous.

R?. For it becoraeth well the just
to be thankful. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Collect of the Proper, if any : otherwise
of the Common through the year.

THEOUGH THE TEAE.

Ant. He made him like to the glori-
ous saints, and shewed him part of
His glory : He made him to hear His
voice, and gave him commandments
before His face.

S' Thou hast crowned him, 0 Lord,
with glory and worship.

Vf. Thou makest him to have do-
minion of the works of Thine hands.

Collect.
TY/T: beseech Thee, 0 Lord, (blessed
N., Thy Martyr interceding,)
grant us constancy in Thy faith and
truth, that being grounded in divine
love, we may be moved from its per-
fection by no temptations. Through.

Lf a Bishop.
Collect.
r\ GOD, Whose grace elected blessed
^ N. Thy Bishop to the Priesthood,
Whose learning instructed him in
preaching, Whose power strengthened
him in perseverance ; grant us, after
his pattern, to instruct Thy people
by our lives, and to strengthen them
by our patience. Through.

Lf a Priest^ not a Bishop.
Collect.
r\ GOD, from Whom cometh con-
stant faith, and Whose strength
is made perfect in weakness ; grant,
we beseech Thee, that (by the pattern
and the prayers of blessed N., Thy
Priest and Martyr,) the horrors of
persecution and terrors of death may
be overcome through the confession
of Thy Name. Through.

Ant. Yerily, verily, I say unto
you, .Except a corn of wheat fall into

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COMMON MEMOEIALS OF SAINTS.

the ground and die, it abideth alone :
but if it die, it bringeth forth much
fruit.

f. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

1^7. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Collect as at Vespers.

Of Many Maetyes.

Ant. Tn heaven rejoice the souls of
the Saints, who followed the footsteps
of Christ : and because for His love
they shed their blood, therefore with
Christ they shall reign for ever.

f. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

i^. And glorious in Thy majesty.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY, everlasting God, Who
didst kindle the fire of Thy love
in the hearts of Thy holy Martyrs
(and Bishops or Priests) 3f. and N. :
give to our hearts the strength of the
same faith and charity, that we ma}'
profit by the example of those in
whose triumphs we rejoice. Through.

Ant. Theirs is the kingdom of
heaven who despised the life of this
world : and have gained a reward in
the kingdom, and have washed their
robes in the Blood of the Lamb.

f. Wonderful art Thou in Thy
Saints, 0 God.

I^. And glorious in Th}'^ majesty.
Collect as at Vespers.

Of a Confessor.

Uespergi.

Ant. I will liken him to a wise
man : which built his house upon a
rock.

f". The Lord loved him and beauti-
fied him with comely ornaments.

I^^ He clothed him with a robe of
glory.

Collect.
n RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that as we venerate the so-
lemnity of blessed N., Thy Confessor
[and Bishop] so it may avail to in-
crease in us true devotion, and
strengthen us in the way that leadeth
to everlasting life. Through.

Uautis,

Ant. Well done, good and faithful
servant ; thou hast been faithful over
a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many things : enter thou into
the joy of thy Lord.

f. The righteous shall blossom as
a lily.

^. He shall flourish for ever
before the Lord.

Collect as at Vespers.

Of an Abbot.

Fesperg,

Aiit. Get thee out of thy country,
and from thj'- kindred : and come
into the land which I shall shew
thee.

y. His seed shall be mighty upon
earth.

I^. The generation of the faithful
shall be blessed.

Collect.
O GOD, Who didst grant to blessed
^ N., the Abbot, to imitate Christ
in his poverty, and with humble heart
to follow Him to the end : grant to
all who have entered on the path of
Thy commandments, neither to look
back, nor err in the way, but, hasting
to Thee without stumbling, to attain
eternal life. Through the same.

OF A MATBON.

237

Ant. Behold, I and the children
whom the Lord hath given me : are
for signs and for wonders in Israel
from the Lord of hosts, Which
dwelleth in Mount Sion.

'f. Come, ye children, and hearken
unto me.

^7. I will teach you the fear of the
Lord.

Collect as at Vespers.

Of a Yiegin.

Ant. The kingdom of heaven is
like unto a net, that was cast into
the sea, and gathered of every kind :
which, when it was fall, they drew to
shore, and gathered the good into
vessels, but cast the bad away.

y. Full of grace are thy lips.

I^. Because God hath blessed thee
for ever.

Collect.

TTEAR us, 0 God of our salvation,
that as we rejoice in the feast of
blessed iV., Thy Virgin [and Martyr] ;
so of Thy mercy we may be taught
the spirit of devotion. Through.

ILauti0,

Ant. When the Bridegroom came,
the wise virgin, being ready : went
in with Him to the marriage.

y. The virgins that be her fellows
shall bear her company.

ly. And shall be brought unto Thee.
Collect as at Vespers.

Op a Mateon.

Ant. My heart rejoiceth in the
Lord : my mouth is enlarged, because
I rejoice in Thy salvation.

y. 0 turn away mine eyes, lest
they behold vanity.

^7. And quicken Thou me in Thy
way.

Collect.

r\ GOD of mercy, enlighten the
hearts of Thy faithful people, and
blessed N. [Thy Martyr] interceding,
make us to despise things earthly,
and love things heavenly. Through.

Hautis.

Ant. The prayer of the humble
pierceth the clouds : he will not de-
part till the Most High shall behold.

y. I humbled my soul with fasting.

ly. And my prayer shall turn into
mine own bosom.

In places where any feast, here simply
commemorated, is to be kept with full
Office, the Common will be used of a
Martyr, Confessor, ^-c, according as
the case may be : and if the memorial
have proper Ants., y., I^., and Collect,
such Collect will be the proper Collect of
the Office, and the 'f., B^., and Ant.
will be used at Magnificat in First
Vespers.

Where a feast of which the Office is here
given, is to be simply commemorated^
the memorial at Vespers and Lauds
will be made by taking the Ants, to
Mag. and Ben., the jf. and lyiy. of
the hymns, and the proper Collect.

PROPER OF SAINTS.

November 30.
S. Andrew, Aposti^e and Maktye.

Ant. to Psalms. One of the two which,
followed the Lord : was Andrew, Simon
Peter's brother. Alleluia.

Psalms of the Ferta.

Chapter. Kom. x.

"OOR with the heart man belieyeth
-^ unto righteousness, and with the
mouth confession is made unto salvation.
For the Scripture saith, Whosoever be-
lieveth on Him shall not be ashamed.

^7. The man of God was being led to
crucifixion, but the people cried with a
loud voice, saying : his innocent blood
is condemned without cause, 'f. And
as the executioners were leading him to
be crucified, the people ran together,
crying and saying. ly'. His innocent
blood is condemned without cause, 'f'.
Glory bo to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. ^7. His inno-
cent blood is condemned without cause.

Hymn. Annue Christe, p. 215.

'f. The Lord loved Andrew.
ly. In the odour of sweetness.

Ant. to Mag. Jesus, walking by the
sea of Galilee, saw Peter and Andrew
his brother : and saith unto them, Follow
Me, and I will make you fishers of

men; and they straightway left their
nets and the ship, and followed Him.

Collect.

A LMIGHTY God, Who didst give
-^^ such grace unto Thy holy Apostle
Saint Andi-ew, that he readily obeyed
the calling of Thy Son Jesus Christ, and
followed Him without delay ; grant unto
us all, that we, being called by Thy
holy word, may forthwith give up our-
selves obediently to fulfil Thy holy
commandments ; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

If in Advent, Memorial of the Feria.

"f. The Lord loved Andrew.
ly. In the odour of sweetness.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Hail, precious Cross : receive
the disciple of Him Who hung on thee,
my Master Christ.

Ant. 2. Blessed Andrew prayed, say-
ing : 0 Lord, King of eternal glory, re-
ceive mo who hang in torture.

Ant. 3. Lord, sufi'er not me Thy ser-
vant to be parted from Thee : it is time
that Thou commend my body to the
earth.

Ant. 4. Andrew was the companion
of Christ, a worthy Apostle of God :
brother of Peter, and his fellow in
passion.

S. FBANCIS XAVIEE.

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Ant. 5. Lord, Thou didst cast into
hell him who persecuted the righteous
man : and on the tree of the Cross Thou
wast the leader of the righteous.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^'. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Exultet calum laudibus, p. 215.

Ant. to Ben. Grant us the just man :
restore us the holy man, slaj' not the
man dear to God, just, meek, and pious.

If in Advent, Memorial of the Feria.

brittle.

Ant. Hail, precious Cross : receive
the disciple of Him "Who hung on thee,
my Master Christ.

Cierce.

Ant. Blessed Andrew prayed, saying :
0 Lord, King of eternal glory, receive
me who hang in torture.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

^I^. of the Common of Apostles, p. 216.

Ant. Lord, suffer not me Thy servant
to be parted from Thee : it is time that
Thou commend my body to the earth.

Chapter. Eom. x.

nDOR there is no difference between the
-^ Jew and the Greek : for the same
Lord over all is rich unto all that call
upon Him.

I^I^. of the Common of Apostles, p. 216.

Nones*

Ant. Lord, Thou didst cast into hell
him who persecuted the righteous man :
and on the tree of the Cross Thou wast
the leader of the righteous.

Chapter. Rom. x.

"jpOR whosoever shall call upon the
-*- Name of the Lord shall be saved.

R7^. of the Common of Apostles, p. 216.

Seconal l^'espers.

Fsalms of the Common of Apostles, p. 216,
said under first Ant. of Lauds.

Chapter as ut First Vespers.

I^. I have stretched forth my hands
all day long upon the Cross unto a
disobedient and gainsaying people : who
walk in no good way, but do after their
own lusts. '^ . The God to Whom
vengeance belongeth hath lifted up
Himself. He hath arisen to judge the
earth, and to reward the proud after
their own deserving. ly. Who walk in
no good_ way, but do after their own
lusts, y. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. ly.
Who walk in no good way, but do after
their own lusts.

Hymx. Exultet coelum, p. 215.

Ant. to Mag. 0 Lord Jesus Christ,
good Master, receive my spirit in peace :
for it is now time that I come ; and
1 long to behold Thee.

If in Ad/vent, Memorial of the Feria.

FEASTS OF DECEMBER.

[0» the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Lead.']

December 3.

S. Feancis Xaviek, Confessoe.*

All of the Common of a Confessor not
a Bishop, p. 22*4, except the

Collect.

nOD, Who didst will to gather to Thy
^^ Church the nations of India, by the
preaching and miracles of blessed Fran-
cis ; mercifully grant that as we venerate
his glorious merits, so we may imitate
the pattern of his virtue. Through.

Memorial of the Feria at both Vespers
and at Lands.

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PEOPER OF SAINTS.

December 4.
S. Deostane, Abbot and

CONEESSOK.'^

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,
except the

Collect.

r\ GOD, Who didst adorn blessed
^ Drostane, Thy Confessor and Abbot,
by glorious miracles ; grant, we beseech
Thee, that we may attain to those
eternal rewards which Thou hast be-
stowed on him in heaven ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
without end. Amen.

December 6.

S. Nicolas, Bishop.*'

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

Memorial of the Feria at both Vespers
aud at Lauds.

December 8.

The Conception of the Blessed
Virgin Mart.

Psalms as at First Vespers of Christmas
Bay, p. 94.

Ant. 1. Of the woman came the be-
ginning of sin : and through her we all
die.

Ant. 2. The Lord God said unto the
•woman, What is this that thou hast
done? : And the woman said, The ser-
pent beguiled me.

Ant. 3. The Lord God said unto the
serpent, Because thou hast done this :
I will put enmity between thee and the
woman, and between thy seed and her
seed.

Ant. 4. It shall bruise thy head : and
thou shalt bruise his heel.

Ant. 5. The help that is done upon
earth He doeth it Himself : Thou smot-
est the heads of Leviathan in pieces.

Chapter. Zeph. iii.
TDE ye glad and rejoice with all thy
-'-' heart, 0 daughter of Jerusalem. The
Lord hath taken away thy judgments,
He hath cast out thine enemy : the
King of Israel, even the Lord, is in the
midst of thee.

1^. Thou art our sister : be thou the
mother of thousands of millions, y. And
let thy Seed possess the gate of them
that hate thee. I^. Be thou the mother
of thousands of millions, y. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. 1^7. Be thou the
mother of thousands of millions.

Hymn. Ave! maris Stella, p. 210.

"^. To the brightness of thy rising all
shall come.

IV'. And they shall shew forth the
praises of the Lord. Alleluia.

Ant. to Mag. Behold, darkness shall
come over the earth, and thick darkness
the nation : but the Lord shall arise
upon thee.

Collect.
TTEAR, we beseech Thee, 0 merciful
-*-*- God, the prayers of Thy servants,
that we who are gathered together to
celebrate the Conception of the Virgin
Mother of God, may, assisted by her
prayers, be delivered by Thee from the
perils that oppress us. Through.
Metnoi'ial of the Feria.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. 0 daughter, blessed art thou
of the most high God : above all the
women upon the earth.

Ant. 2. The Lord that made thee and
formed thee from the womb : will help
thee.

Ant. 3. Out of thee shall He come
forth unto me that is to be ruler in
Israel : Whose goings forth have been
from of old, from everlasting.

Ant. 4. Thou art our sister ; be thou
the mother of thousands of millions :
and let thy Seed possess the gate of those
which hate them.

S. LUCY.

241

Ant. 5. In thee : shall all families of
the earth be blessed.

Chapter. Rom. xv.
npHERE shall be a root of Jesse, and
-*- He that shall rise to reign over the
Gentiles; in Him shall the Gentiles trust.

Hymn. 0 gloriosa fceminay "f. and I^.
p. 211.
Ant. to Ben. He hath not taken away
His mercy from the house of Israel :
but hath destroyed our enemies by mine
hand.

Memorial of the Feria.

Ant. 0 daughter, blessed art thou
of the most high God : above all the
women upon the earth.

Ant. The Lord that made thee and
formed thee from the womb : will help
thee.

Chapter as at Lauds.

R7. His salvation is nigh them that
fear Him : Alleluia. Alleluia, f . That
glory may dwell in our land. I^. Alle-
luia. Alleluia. "f . Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ^7. Alleluia. Alleluia.

f. The Lord shall shew loving-kind-
ness.

I^. And our land shall give her in-
crease.

Ant. Out of thee shall He come forth
unto me that is to be ruler in Israel :
Whose goings forth have been from of
old, from everlasting.

Chapter. Micah v.

THEREFORE will He give them up,
until the time that she which travail-
eth hath brought forth : then the rem-
nant of His brethren shall return unto
the children of Israel.

ly. The Lord shall shew loving-kind-
ness : Alleluia. Alleluia. ^. And our
laud shall give her increase. ^7. Alle-
luia. Alleluia. ^. Glory be to the

Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. He is thy God, worship thou Him.

I^. The rich also among the people
shall make their supplications before thee.

Nones.

Ant. In thee : shall all families of the
earth be blessed.

Chapter. Judith xiii.
T^HIS thy confidence shall not depart
-^ from the heart of men, which re-
member the power of God for ever.

I^. He is thy Lord God, and worship
thou Him. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. The
rich also among the people shall make
their supplications before thee. I^. Al-
leluia. Alleluia, "f. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. E^. Alleluia. Alleluia.

^. I will remember Thy Name from
one generation to another.

I^. Therefore shall the people give
thanks unto Thee, world without end.

Seconti Fespers.

Psalms as at Second Vespers of Christmas
Day, p. 96, said under first Ant. of
Lauds.

Chapter. Is. lxii.
fpHOU shalt be called by a new name,
-^ which the mouth of the Lord shall
name. Thou shalt also be a crown of
glory in the hand of the Lord, and a
royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

Hymn. Ave maris Stella, ^. and I^.
p. 210.

Ant. to Mag. My dove, my undefiled
is but one : the daughters saw her, and
blessed her.

Memorial of the Feria.

December 13.
S. Lucr, YiRGix AND Martyk.*

All of the Common of a Virgin and
Martyr, p. 226, except
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242

PEOPER OF SAINTS.

^otS Vespers,

Ant. to Mag. In thy patience thou
hast possessed thy soul, Lucy, bride of
Christ : thou hast hated the things that
are in the world, and dost glow among
the angels; resisting unto blood thou
hast overcome the enemy.

EautJS,

Ant. to Ben. I bless Thee, Father of
my Lord Jesus Christ : because by Thy
Son the fire around me is extinguished.

2Iemorial of the Feria at both Vespers
and at Lauds.

December 21.
S. Thomas, Apostle and Maetye.
All of the Common of Apostles, p. 214,

except as follows :

dFirst T:7espers,

Ant. to Mag. 0 Christ, Who didst
vouchsafe to be touched by Thomas
Didymus, hear our prayers : and help
us in our sorrows, nor condemn us with
the wicked, when Thou shalt come to
judge.

Collect.

ALMIGHTY and everliving God,
-^^ Who for the more confirmation of
the faith didst suifer Thy holy Apostle
Thomas to be doubtful in Thy Son's
Resurrection ; grant us so perfectly, and
without all doubt, to believe in Thy Son
Jesus Christ, that our faith in Thy sight
may never be reproved. Hear us, 0
Lord, through the same Jesus Christ, to
Whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
be all honour and glory, now and for
evermore. Amen.

Memorial of Advent.

Ant. 0 Orient, Brightness of the
Eternal Light, and Sun of Righteous-
ness : come, and lighten them that sit in
darkness, and in the shadow of death.

"f. Drop down, ye heavens, from
above.

I^. And let the , skies pour down
righteousness : let the earth open, and
let them bring forth salvation.

Collect of the week.

Memorial of Advejs't.

Ant. Fear not : for on the fifth day
our Lord shall come to you.

"f . A voice crying in the wilderness.

I^. Prepare ye the way of the Lord :
make straight a highway for our God.

Collect of the week., or of the Ember Lay,
if it so fall.

Seeonti Uespers,

Ant. to Magnificat as at First Vespers.
Memorial of Advent.

Ant. 0 King of the Gentiles, and
their Desire, the Corner-stone, Who
madest both one : come, and save man,
whom Thou hast made out of the dust
of the earth.

y. Drop down, ye heavens, from
above.

I^. And let the skies pour down
righteousness : let the earth open, and
let them bring forth salvation.

Collect of the iveek, or of the Ember Day.

FEASTS OF JANUARY.

\_0n the first day unhindered is said the
OJlce of the Lead.']

January 3.

S. Genoveva, Viegin.

Memorial of a Virgin, p. 237.

January 8.

S. LuciAN, Peiest and Maette,

AND HIS Companions.

Memorial of many Martyrs, p. 236.

SS. FABIAN AND SEBASTIAN.

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January 13.
S. Hilary, Bishop and Confessoe.
Memorial of a Bishop and Confessor,

p. 236, except the

Collect. (Paris.)

GRANT, 0 Lord, that the festival of
the blessed Bishop Hilary may be
profitable to us : that, as he preserved
throughout Gaul the pure faith in Thy
Consubstantial Son, so, by the help of his
prayers, we may be enabled to continue
steadfast in the same faith. Through.
On the

S. Kentigern, Bishop and
Confessor.

Memorial of a Bishop and Confessor,
p. 236.

January 15.
S. Maue, Deacon and Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,
except the
Collect.
r\ GOD, Who didst bestow on blessed
" Maur the grace not only of wisdom
in governing, but also of humility in
obeying : grant, we beseech Thee, that,
after his example, we being subject one
to another as the children of obedience,
may serve Thee with the freedom of
love. Through.

On the same day :

S. Paul, Her:mit.
Memorial.
At Vespers.
Ant. Get thee hence, and hide thy-
self, for thou shalt drink of the brook :
Have I not commanded the ravens to
feed thee there ?

y. Cast thy burden on the Lord.
I^. And He shall nourish thee.
Collect. (Brev. S. Maur.)
'E beseech Thee, 0 Lord, that after
the example of blessed Paul, we
may be enabled to tame our bodies with
such severity that, having conquered

every evil desire, we may live a heaven-
ly life on earth. Through.

At Lauds.

Ant. y. and I^. of the Common of a

Monk, p. 225.

Collect as at Vespers.

January 17.
S. Antony, Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,

except the

Collect. Tar>^.

OGOD, Who outwardly by the hear-
ing of Thy word, and inwardly by
Thy grace, didst move Antony to for-
sake all things that he might be made
perfect : grant that all who have entered
on the course of evangelical perfection
may so run as to attain the goal of
everlasting happiness. Through.
At Second Vespers, Memorial of the
following.

January 18.
S. Prisca, Virgin and Martyr.*

All of the Common of a Virgin and

Martyr, p. 226.

Vespers of the following .

January 19.

S. WuLSTAN, Bishop and

Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Confessor and
Bishop, p. 222, except tJie
Collect.
"pOUR upon us, 0 Lord, the Spirit of
-*- Thy love, that aided by the interces-
sion of blessed Wulstan, Thy Confessor
and Bishop, we may be counted worthy
to taste of Thy sweetness in eternal bliss.
Through. In the unity of the same.
Vespers of the following,

January 20.

SS. Pabian and Sebastian,

Martyrs.*

All of the Common of many Martyrs,

p. 219, except :

244

PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

Ard. to Mag. The Lord chose a man
out of the people and gave him the
glory of the Eternal Vision : Let us
celebrate the solemnity of Sebastian the
Martyr. Joy be in heaven, and on earth
peace to men of good will. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

Collect.

GODjWho didst strengthen Thy blessed
Martyrs, Fabian and Sebastian, with
the power of constancy in suffering :
grant us by their example, for love of
Thee, to despise the wealth of this world,
and fear none of its adversity. Through.

Ant. to Ben. Blessed art thou, and
happy shalt thou be, 0 noble Martyr
Sebastian : for with the Saints thou
shalt rejoice, and with the Angels shalt
exult for ever.

Collect as at Vespers.

January 21.

S. Agnes, Virgin and Martye.*

All of the Common of a Virgin and
Martyr., p. 226, except that which
follows :

dFir.6t Fesperis,

Chapter. Ecclus. li.
T WILL thank Thee, 0 Lord and King,
-^ and praise Thee, 0 God my Saviour :
I do give praise unto Thy Name. For
Thou art my defender and helper, and
hast preserved my body from destruction.
Ant. to Mag. Blessed Agnes standing
in the midst of the flames, with out-
stretched hands prayed : I call upon
Thee, 0 Father most worshipful, Father
most awful : because by Thy holy Son
I have escaped the threats of the wicked
tyrant, and passed with unspotted foot
through the foulness of the flesh : and
lo I I come to Thee, Whom I have loved,
Whom I have sought, Whom I have
always desired.

Collect.

A LMIGHTY and eternal God, Who
-^ hast chosen the weak things of the
world to confound the things which are
mighty; grant, we beseech Thee, that
by the commemoration of Thy holy
Virgin and Martyr Agnes we may glory
in Thy power ; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with
Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God,
world without end. Amen.

Memorial of SS. Fabian and
Sebastian.

To be used only if their full Office have
been said on the previous day.

Ant. Behold, thy name is written in
the book of life : and thy memorial
shall endure for ever.

f. Wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints,
0 God.

I^. And glorious in Thy Majesty.

Collect as at First Vespers.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Jesus my Lord hath betrothed
me with His ring : and adorned me as a
bride with a crown.

Ant. 2. He hath circled my right arm
and neck with precious stones : He hath
set in mine ears priceless pearls.

Ant. 3. To Him alone I keep faith :
to Him with full devotion I commit
myself.

Ant. 4. I bless Thee, Father of my
Lord Jesus Christ : because by Thy Son
the fire around me is extinguished.

Ant. 5. Rejoice with me, and rejoice
for me : amidst all these I have received
a shining throne.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Ben. Blessed Agnes, standing
in the midst of the flames, with out-
stretched hands, prayed to the Lord :
Almighty, worshipful, awful, I bless
Thee, and glorify Thy Name for ever.

THE CONVERSION OF S. PAUL.

245

A7if. Jesus my Lord hath betrothed
me with His ring : and adorned me as a
bride with a crown.

Cierce.

Ant. He hath circled my right arm
and neck with precious stones : He hath
set in mine ears priceless pearls.
Chapfer as at First Vespers.

Ant. To Him alone I keep faith : to
Him with full devotion I commit myself.

Chapter. Ecclus. l. 1.
lyrY soul praised the Lord, even unto
•^^ death, and my life was near to hell.

Ant. Rejoice with me, and rejoice
for me : amidst all these I have received
a shining throne.

Chapter of the Common, p. 228.

Ants, of Lauds with Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter as at First Vespers.
Ant. to Mag. Lo, that which I longed
for, I now behold, that which I hoped
for, I now possess : to Him I am joined
in heaven, "Whom with entire devotion I
loved on earth.

January 22.

S.Vincent, Deacon and Martyr.*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217,
except

Ant. to Mag. Let us humbly com-
memorate this day, on which Vincent,
the unvanquished Martyr of Christ :
having vanquished the tyrant, gained
the palm of victory, and joyfully en-
tered heaven.

Ant.

to Ben. Behold, 0 unvanquished

Vincent, He for Whose Name thou didst
faithfully strive : hath laid up a crown
for thee in heavenly places.

January 24.

S. Timothy, Bishop and
Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and Con-
fessor, p. 222, except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, "Who didst choose blessed
" Timothy to be a workman that
needeth not to be ashamed, and a good
minister of Jesus Christ : grant us, by
the help of his prayers, so to follow in
his footsteps, that, keeping the com-
mandments without spot, we may lay
hold on eternal life. Through the same.

On the same day :

S. Cadoc, Abbot.

Memorial of an Abbot, p. 236.

January 25.
The Conversion of S.

Paxil.

Ant. to Psalms. A light from heaven
shined round about Saul ; and he fell to
the earth, and heard a voice saying unto
him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou
Me? : and he said, "Who art Thou, Lord?
And the Lord said, I am Jesus of Naz-
areth, Whom thou persecutest; it is
hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Psalms of the Feria.

Chapter. Acts ix.
A ND Saul, yet breathing out threaten-
-^^ ings and slaughter against the dis-
ciples of the Lord, came near Damascus,
and suddenly there shined round about
him a light from heaven.

I^'. Holy Paul the Apostle, preacher
of the truth, and teacher of the Gentiles :

246

PROPER OF SAINTS.

thou pleadest for us to the Lord Who
chose thee, "f . That we may be found
worthy of the grace of God. I^. Thou
pleadest for us to the Lord Who chose
thee. y. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
Who chose thee.

Hymn. Annue Christe, p. 215.

Ant. to Mag. The Lord chose a man

out of the people, and gave him the glory

of the Eternal Vision : let us celebrate

the conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle.

Collect,
r\ GOD, Who, through the preaching
^ of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul,
hast caused the light of the gospel to
shine throughout the world ; grant, we
beseech Thee, that we, having his won-
derful conversion in remembrance, may
shew forth our thankfulness unto Thee
for the same, by following the holy
doctrine which he taught; Through.

y. Thou hast given an heritage.
I^. Unto those that fear Thy Name,
0 Lord.

Psalms of Sunday,

Immediately on the conclusion of each
Psalm^ the ^. is begun by the leader,
and continued by the choir., before the
resuming of the antiphon.

Ant. 1. Saul, which is also called
Paul, the great preacher, being strength-
ened by God : mightily convinced the
Jews.

"^. Shewing that this is the Christ,
the Son of the Living God.

Ant. 2. Brother Saul, the Lord, even
Jesus that appeared unto thee in the
way as thou camest, hath sent me, that
thou mightest receive thy sight, and be
hlled with the Holy Ghost.

y. And Ananias went his way and
entered into the house, and putting his
hands on him, said :

Ant. 3. And Ananias put his hands
on him, and straightway there fell from
his eyes as it had been scales : and he

received sight forthwith and was bap-
tized. And when he had received meat
he was strengthened ;

y. Then was he certain days with the
disciples that were at Damascus.

Ant. 4. He fell down a most fuiious
persecutor, and arose a most faithful
preacher : 0 Lord, as his words teach us
of Thee, so let him avail to bring us to
Thee.

y. Among the Apostles in calling last,
in preaching first.

Ant. 5. Paul, entering into the syna-
gogues : preached Jesus to the Jews,
proving that this is very Christ.

f. But all that lieard him were
amazed.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Exidtet cxlum laudibus,

f. andB^., p. 215.

Ant. to Ben. Let us celebrate the
conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle ;
for he, on this day, instead of a persecu-
tor was made a chosen vessel : let Angels
rejoice and Archangels exult, and praise
in heaven the Son of God.

Ant. Saul, whicn is also called Paul,
the great preacher, being strengthened
by God : mightily convinced the Jews.

The f^. are omitted after the Ants, at
the Hours, except at Vespers.

Ant, to Quicunque. Thee duly praise, p.31.

fierce.

Ant. Brother Saul, the Lord, even
Jesus that appeared unto thee in the
way as thou camest, hath sent me, that
thou mightest receive thy sight, and be
filled with the Holy Ghost.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
^?I^. of the Common of Apostles, p. 216.

Ant. And Ananias put his hands on
him, and straightway there fell from his
eyes as it had been scales : and he re-
ceived sight forthwith and was baptized.

SS. BRIDGET, IGNATIUS.

247

And when he had received meat he was

strengthened.

I^'iy. of the Common of Apostles^ p. 216.

Nones*

Ant. Paul, entering into the syna-
gogues : preached Jesus to the Jews,
proving that this is very Christ.
Chapter. Acts ix.
A ND Ananias went his way, and
-^ entered into the house, and putting
his hands on him, said. Brother Saul,
the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto
thee in the way as thou earnest, hath
sent me that thou mightest receive thy
sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
I^I^. of the Common of Apostles^ p. 216.

Secottti Feispers,

Antiphons and ^y. of Lauds.

Fsalms of the Common of Apostles ., p. 216.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Exultet ccelum laudibus,

f. and'^., p. 215.

Ant. to 3fag. But when it pleased

God, Who separated me from my

mother's womb, and called me by His

grace, to reveal His Son to me, that I

might preach Him among the heathen :

immediately I conferred not with flesh

and blood, neither went I to them

which were Apostles before me.

January 26.
S. PoLYCAEP, Bishop ANDMARTm.^-

All of the Common of a Martyr Bishop,
p. 217, except the
Collect. (Brev. s. Maur.j
"OULFIL, 0 Lord, our petitions, and
-'- receive us as whole burnt offerings
unto Thee, together with blessed Poly-
carp, Thy Martyr and Bishop, in whose
sufferings we this day rejoice. Through.
Vespers from Chapter of the following.

January 27.

S. John Chrysostom, Archbishop."^'*

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect. (Paris.)
p RANT to Thy servants, 0 Lord, in
^^ their sacred ministry, the same
spirit of wisdom and courage with which
blessed John Chrysostom ceased not to
warn sinners and overcome manifold
persecutions for the love of Thy Name.
Through.

January 29.

S. Francis de Sales, Bishop and
Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect. (Paris.)
r\ GOD, "Who for the salvation of souls
^ didst will that the blessed Bishop,
Francis de Sales, should be made all
things to all men : mercifully grant, we
beseech Thee, that we, filled with the
sweetness of Thy love, may, by the
teaching of his counsels, and the assist-
ance of his prayers attain everlasting
joy. Through.

On the same day :

S. GiLDAs, Abbot.

Memorial of an Abbot, p. 236.

FEASTS OF FEBRUARY.

[Ow the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Dead.']

February 1.
S. Bridget, Virgin.*

All of the Common of a Virgin not a
Martyr, p. 228.

On the same day :

S. Ignatius, Bishop and Martyr.

Memorial of a Martyr Bishop, p. 235,

except the

Collect. (Leonine.)

A LMIGHTY, Everlasting God, Who

-^ shewest Thine infinite power in the

248

PROPER OP SAINTS.

strength of all Thy Saints: grant that
we, who keep the festival of blessed
Ignatius, may duly reverence and dili-
gently follow his example, who, as the
Martyr and Bishop of Thy Son, sealed
by his testimony the teaching of his
ministry, and confirmed by his example
the doctrine of his words. Through.

Ho Memorial of S. Bridget or of S. Igna-
tius shall be made at First Vespers of
the Purification.

February 2.

The Pueification op the Blessed
Virgin Mart.

Psalms as at Second Vespers of Christmas

Bay, p. 96.
Ants, as at Lauds of the Circumcision,
p. 109, except
Ant. 5. 0 marvellous mystery ! The
womb of a Virgin who knew not man is
become the unspotted temple of God : of
her He taketh flesh, and to Him shall all
nations come, saying, Glory be to Thee,
0 Lord.

Chapter. Mai. iii.
"DEHOLD, I will send My messenger,
-^ and he shall prepare the way before
Me : and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall
suddenly come to His temple, even the
Messenger of the Covenant, whom ye
delight in.

I^. Behold the miracle of the Mother
of the Lord ; a Virgin hath conceived
who knew no man : upon Mary was
laid a noble burden : and she knew her-
self to be a joyful mother who knew not
herself to be a wife. 'f. Him fairer than
the children of men she conceived in
her chaste womb : and, blessed for ever,
brought forth for us God and Man.
I^. Upon Mary was laid a noble burden :
and she knew herself to be a joyful mother
who knew not herself to be a wife. ^.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I^'. And she knew

herself to be a joyful mother who knew
not herself to be a wife.

Hymn. Quod chorus vatum.

THAT which of old the reverend choir of
prophets
Sang, hy the Holy Spirit's inspiration,
Now is fulfilled in Maiy, Virgin Mother

Of our Salvation.
Him, Lord of earth, and God of highest

heaven,
She hoth conceived and bare, a Maid unstained,
And after Childbirth still a stainless Virgin

Ever remained.
Him now the aged Simeon, the righteous,
In the Lord's temple in his arms enfoldeth,
Christ the Salvation, longed for and expected,

Glad he beholdeth.
Thee, then, we laud in canticles of triumph,
Mary, thou Mother of the King eternal.
Who now art glowing in the heavenly kingdom

With light supernal.
Now unto God be majesty and worship.
Glory and might, and praise all praise excel-
ling.
Who on the throne of heaven's eternal glory

Ever is dwelling. Amen.

f . It was revealed unto Simeon by
the Holy Ghost.

I^. That he should not see death,
until he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Ant. to Mag. There was a man in
Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon :
and the same man was just and devout,
waiting for the consolation of Israel :
and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Collect.
A LMIGHTY and everliving God, we
-^ humbly beseech Thy Majesty : that
as Thy Only-begotten Son was this day
presented in the temple in substance of
our flesh, so we may be presented unto
Thee, with pure and clean hearts, by
the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Ant. to Psalms. A Virgin, she con-
ceived the Word ; a Virgin, she abode :
a Virgin she brought forth the King of
kings.

Ant. to Nunc Pirn. We glorify thee,
Mother of God : for of thee Christ was
born.

THE PUEIFICATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MAEY.

249

This Ant. is said to Nunc Dim. on all
Feasts and Octaves of the Blessed Virgin
and in her commemoration, throughout
the year, except in Advent and Easter-
tide, and on the Annunciation, when
Compline of the Season is retained.

Hautis.

■^. It was revealed unto Simeon by
the Holy Ghost.

I^. That he should not see death,
until he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Simeon was just and devout,
waiting for the consolation of Israel :
and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Ant. 2. It was revealed unto Simeon
by the Holy Ghost : that he should not
see death, until he had seen the Lord.

Ant. 3. Simeon taking up the Child
in his arms, and giving thanks : blessed
the Lord.

Ant. 4. Lord, now lettest Thou Thy
servant depart in peace : for mine eyes
have seen Thy salvation.

Ant. 5. Mine eyes have seen Thy
salvation : which Thou hast prepared
before the face of all people.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. 0 gloriosafamina,^. 2\\.

'f. We wait for Thy loving-kindness,
0 Lord.

ly. In the midst of Thy temple.

Ant. to Ben. The old man carried the
Child, but the old man was ruled by the
Child whom the Virgin bare : and after
child-bearing she remained a Virgin,
and worshipped Him Whom she bare.

Ant. Simeon was just and devout,
waiting for the consolation of Israel :
and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Ant. It was revealed unto Simeon by

the Holy Ghost : that he should not see
death, until he had seen the Lord.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^. Holy Mother of God : Ever- Virgin
Mary. ^. Thou pleadest for us to the
Lord our God. I^. Ever- Virgin Mary. f.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I^. Holy
Mother of God : Ever- Virgin Mary.

^. After child-bearing thouremainedst
a Virgin.

I^. 0 Mother of God.

Ant. Simeon taking up the Child in
his arms, and giving thanks : blessed the
Lord.

Chapter. Malachi iii.
|_| E is like a refiner's fire, and like
-*-*- fuller's sope : and He shall sit as a
refiner and purifier of silver : and He
shall purify the sons of Levi.

I^. After child-bearing : thou remain-
edst a Virgin, f. 0 Mother of God.
I^. Thou remainedst a Virgin, 'f. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost, 'f. After child-bearing
thou remainedst a Virgin.

'^. Thou art become fair and pleasant.

I^. In thy delights, 0 holy Mother of
God.

Ant. Mine eyes have seen Thy salva-
tion : which Thou hast prepared before
the face of all people.

Chapter. Malachi ni.
A ND He shall purge them as gold and
-^ silver, that they may offer unto the
Lord an offering in righteousness.

I^. Thou art become fair : and pleas-
ant, "f . In thy delights, 0 holy Mother
of God. I^. And pleasant, f . Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. Thou art become
fair and pleasant.

"f . God hath elected her and pre-
elected her.

I^. He hath made her to dwell in His
tabernacle.

250

PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

Psalms as at Second Vespers of Christmas
Day, p. 96, said under the first Ant,
of Lauds.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, 0 Mary,
who believedst that which was spoken
of Gabriel the Archangel : being a Virgin,
thou broughtest forth God and Man : and
after child-bearing remainedst a spotless
Virgin, 'f. We know that the Arch-
angel Gabriel brought thee a heavenly
message, and that the Holy Ghost over-
shadowed thee. I^. Being a Virgin, thou
broughtest forth God and Man : and after
ehildbearing remainedst a spotless Vir-
gin, 'f. Glory be to the Father, and to
the Sou : and to the Holy Ghost. 3^'.
And after child-bearing remainedst a
spotless Virgin.

SEauENCE. L(Btahundus.

FULL of gladness,
Let our faithful Choir be singing

Alleluia.
Monarch's Monarch.
From unspotted Maiden springing :

Alleluia.
Him the Holy Virgin bore,
Wonderful and Counsellor,

Sun from star had spring :
Sun, that never knoweth night :
Star, for ever shining bright.

Ever glittering.
As a star a ray most fair,
Thus the Virgin also bare,

Like in form, the Child ;
Nor the star by that its ray,
Nor the Virgin any way

By the Birth defiled.
Now conforms the cedar tall
To the hyssop of the wall

in our vale of tears :
He, God's Word and Essence, came
To assume our mortal frame.

And with man appears.
Though Isaiah had foreshown,
Though the Synagogue had known,
Yet the truth she will not own.

Still remaining blind :
If she do her prophets wrong.
If she will not hear their throng,
Still she may, in Gentile song,

Seek the deed, and find.
Turn, Judoca, and repent.
Credit thine Old Testament :
Why upon destruction bent,

Miserable race !

Whom its oracles foretold,
Born to save the world, behold ;
Him a Virgin's arms enfold,

Full of truth and grace. Amen.

In Scptuagesima. Hymn, Quod Chorus
vation, p. 248.

^. "We wait for Thy loving-kindness,
0 God.

I^. In the midst of Thy temple.

Ant. to Mag. When the parents
brought in the child Jesus, Simeon took
Him up in his arms, and blessed God,
and said : Lord, now lettest Thou Thy
servant depart in peace.

No Ilemorial of S. Blaise is made at these
Vespers, but only, if it so occur, of
Scptuagesima, Sexagesima, or Quinqua-
gesima Sunday. If this Feast fall
on Saturday before Scptuagesima, the
Second Vespers are of the Feast with-
out Alleluia, with 3Iemorial of Sunday :
if on Scptuagesima, the Office is wholly
of the Feast, with Memorial of Sunday.

February 3.

S. Blaise, Bishop and Maetyr.*

All of the Common of a Martyr Bishop^
p. 217.

February 5.

S. Agatha, Viegin and Maetye.*

All of the Common of a Virgin and Mar-
tyr, p. 226, except that which follows :

Ant. to Mag. Agatha, holy virgin of
noble race : suffered a glorious passion
for the sake of Christ.

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who among the other miracles
^ of Thy power hast bestowed the
crown of martyrdom even on the weaker
sex ; mercifully grant, that as we cele-
brate the birthday of Thy blessed Martyr
Agatha, so by her example we may
come to Thee. Through.

SS. PEKPETUA AND FELICITAS.

251

jinf. to Ben. But I, being helped of
the Lord, will constantly confess Him :
for He hath saved me, and comforted
me.

Ant. to Mag. Agatha most joyfully
and gloriously went to prison as it were
to a banquet : and commended her suffer-
ings to her Lord.

On all Festivals throughout Lent, Me-
morials of the Feria are to be said at
both Ves2}ers and Lauds.

February 7.

S. EoMUALD, Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224.

February 10.

S. SCHOLASTICA, VlEGIX."^'

All of the Common of a Virgin not a
Martyr, p. 228.

February 14.

S. Valentine, Peiest and

Mart YE.*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217.

February 18.

S, CoLMAN, Bishop and
Confessoe.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

On the same day :

S. Simeon, Bishop and Maetyr.

Memorial of a Martyr Bishop, p. 217.

February 24.

S. Matthias, Apostle and

Martye.

All of the Common of Apostles, p. 214,

except the

Collect.
r\ ALMIGHTY God, Who into the
^ place of the traitor Judas didst choose
Thy faithful servant Matthias to be of
the number of the twelve Apostles;
grant that Thy Church, being always
preserved from false Apostles, may be
ordered and guided by faithful and true
pastors ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

FEASTS OF MARCH.

\_0n the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Lead.]

March 1.
S. Dayid, Bishop and Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the
Collect. (Brev. Hereford.)
f\ GOD, Who didst raise up the blessed
^ Bishop David to be a teacher of Thy
Church : mercifully grant that in Thy
presence he may ever help us by his
prayers as our loving Bishop. Through.

Vespers, from Chapter of the following.

March 2.
S. Chad, Bishop and Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the
Collect. (Brev. Hereford.)
r\ GOD, the Crown of Thy chosen
^ Bishops, and the glorious victory
of them them that strive : Who didst
bestow on blessed Chad, Thy Confessor
and Bishop, the highest gifts of the
priesthood : Grant, we beseech Thee,
that we, assisted by his prayers in Thy
sight, may be united to him in ever-
lasting blessedness. Through.

March 8.

SS. Perpetija and Felicitas,
Martyrs.*

All of the Common of many Martyrs,
p. 219, except the

252

PEOPER OF SAINTS.

Collect. (Brev. Sarum.)
n RANT us, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord
^ God, to honour with unceasing
devotion the victorious palms of Thy
holy martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas ;
that we, who are not worthy to keep
their festival, may yet do them reverence
with humble service. Through.

On the same day :
S. Thomas Aqxtiis^as, Confessor

AND Doctor.

Memorial of a Confessor not a Bishop,

p. 236, except the

Collect, (Brev. Rom.)

r\ GOD, Who hast enlightened Thy

^ Church by the wonderful learning

of blessed Thomas Thy Confessor, and

enriched it by the holiness of his life :

grant to us, we beseech thee, both to

understand his teaching, and to follow

the example of his life. Through.

March 10.
The Porty Martyrs of Sebaste.^'

All of the Common of many Martyrs,

p. 219, except the

Collect.

TT/'E entreat Thee, 0 Lord, that through

'^ the remembrance of Thy Martyrs
being rooted and grounded in Thy love,
we may with willing and unconquered
minds endure the sufferings of this
present life, for the desire of the glory
that is to be revealed in us. Through.

March 12.

S. Gregory the Great, Bishop,

Confessor and Doctor.*

All of the Com,mon of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the
Collect.
r\ GOD, "Who hast bestowed on the
^ soul of Thy servant Gregory the
rewards of eternal blessedness: grant that
aided by his prayers in Thy presence, we
who are weighed down by the burden of
our sins may mercifully be lifted up.
Through.

March 17,

S.Patrick,Bishopand Confessor."^

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p, 222, except the

Collect,

O.0D, Who didst vouchsafe to send

^^ Thy Confessor and Bishop Patrick,

to preach Thy glory to the nations,

grant to his intercessions, that those

things which Thou teachest us to do,

of Thy mercy we may have power to

perform. Through,

At Second Vespers, 3femorial of the
following,

March 18.
S. Edward, King and Martyr. '^*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217,

except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, Ruler of an eternal kingdom,
^ mercifully look upon Thy family ;
and as Thou didst vouchsafe to glorify
Thy Martyr Edward with heavenly gifts,
so grant us likewise to attain eternal
felicity. Through.

On the same day :

S. Cyril, Bishop and Confessor.

Memorial of a Confessor, p. 236.
Vespers of the following .

March 19.

S. Joseph, Foster-Father of our

Lord.*

All of the Common of a Confessor not a
Bishop, p. 224, except as follows :

Ant. to Mag. Take this Child : and
nurse It for me.

Collect.
r\ LORD, Who didst appoint blessed
^ Joseph to be the foster-father of
Thine only - begotten Son, and the
guardian of His Virgin Mother : keep
us, we beseech Thee, under Thy per-
petual care. Through the same.

THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED VIKGIN MAEY.

253

?Lauti0.

Ant. to Ben. And He went down
•with them, and came to Nazareth : and
was subject unto them.
At Second Vespers Jlemorial of the
following.

March 20.

S. CuTHBERT, Bishop and

Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor^ p. 222.

Vespers from Chapter of the following .

March 21.

S. Benedict, Abbot. ''>'
All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,

except the

Collect.
ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God,
-^ Who on this day didst deliver Thy
most blessed Confessor Benedict from
the prison-house of the flesh, and didst
exalt him to heaven : g»'ant, we beseech
Thee, to us Thy servants who keep this
festival, forgiveness of all our sins ;
that we, who with glad hearts rejoice in
his glory, may, at his prayer, be par-
takers of his blessedness. Through.

The Antiphons are said throughout with
Alleluia on all Feasts occurring in
Easter-tide.

March 25.

The Annunciation of the Blessed

Virgin Mart.

If this Feast be kept in Easter-tide, the
office is said as below, with solemn
memorial of the Resurrection at both
Vespers and at Lauds, and Alleluia
after every Ant. and ^7- Easter Com-
pline does not change, except in the
doxology, which is, AH honour, laud,
and glory be, &c., after the verse, We
pray Thee, King with glory decked :
and so end all hymns of the Blessed
Virgin in this metre during Easter-tide.

Ant. to Psalms. The Saviour of the
world shall arise as the sun : and come
down into the Virgin's womb as the
showers upon the grass. [Alleluia.]

Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Isaiah vii.
T)EHOLD, a virgin shall conceive, and
-*-^ bear a son, and shall call his name
Immanuel. Butter and honey shall he
eat, that he may know to refuse the
evil, and choose the good.

ly. And Mary said unto the Angel,
Behold the handmaid of the Lord : be
it unto me according to thy word.
[Alleluia.] ^. The Holy Ghost shall
come upon thee, and when the Angel
thus made answer, Mary said. I^. Be
it unto me according to thy word.
[Alleluia.] f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. Be it unto me according to thy word.
[Alleluia.]

Hymn, Ave maris Stella, p. 210.

^. Drop down, ye heavens, from
above, and let the skies pour down
righteousness.

ly. Let the earth open, and let them
bring forth salvation. [Alleluia.]

Ant. to Mag. The Angel came in unto
Mary, and said : Hail, Mary, full of
grace, the Lord is with thee. [Alleluia.]

Collect.
T\7E beseech Thee, 0 Lord, pour Thy
^ ^ grace into our hearts ; that as we
have known the Incarnation of Thy Son
Jesus Christ by the message of an
Angel, so by His Cross and Passion we
may be brought unto the glory of His
Eesurrection ; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

\_0r this :
r\ GOD, Who didst will that at the
^ word of an Angel Thy Word should
take flesh in the womb of Blessed Mary,
ever-Virgin : grant to us. Thy suppliants,
that we who believe her to be truly the
Mother of God, may be aided by her
pleading before Thee. Through the same.]

254

PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

As in Lent or Easter, according to the
season : no change being made except in
the doxology to the hymn.

"f. Send, 0 Lord, the Lamb, the
Buler of the land.

I^. From the rock of the wilderness
unto the mountain of the daughter of
Sion. [Alleluia.]

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. The Angel of the Lord brought
tidings unto Mary : and she conceived
of the Holy Ghost. [Alleluia.]

Ant. 2. Fear not, Mary, for thou
hast found favour with God : behold,
thou shalt conceive, and bring forth a
Son. [Alleluia.]

Ant. 3. How shall this be, 0 Angel
of God, seeing I know not a man .^ :
Hearken, Mary, Virgin of Christ, the
Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and
the power of the Highest shall over-
shadow thee. [Alleluia.]

Ant. 4. The Holy Ghost shall come
upon thee : fear not, Mary, thou that
hast in thy womb the Son of God.
[Alleluia.]

Ant. 5. Behold the handmaid of the
Lord : be it unto me according to thy
word. [Alleluia.]

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. 0 gloriosa fcemina,
t. and^., p. 211.
Ant. to Ben. The Angel Gabriel was
sent to Mary : a Virgin espoused to
Joseph. [Alleluia.]

Ant. The Angel of the Lord brought
tidings unto Mary : and she conceived
of the Holy Ghost. [Alleluia.]

lyi^. as on Christmas Lay, p. 90.

Ant. Fear not, Mary, for thou hast
found favour with God : behold, thou

shalt conceive and bring forth a Son.
[Alleluia.]

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^. Full of grace : are thy lips. "f.
Because God hath blessed thee for
ever. I^. Are thy lips. f". Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I^. Full of
grace : are thy lips.

f". In thy grace, and in thy beauty.

I^. Go forth, ride prosperously, and
reign.

Ant. How shall this be, 0 Angel of
God, seeing I know not a man } : Heark-
en, Mary, Virgin of Christ, the Holy
Ghost shall come upon thee, and the
power of the Highest shall overshadow
thee. [Alleluia.]

Chapter. Isaiah xi.
rpHERE shall come forth a rod out of
-*- the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall
grow out of his roots ; and the spirit of
the Lord shall rest upon Him.

I^. In thy grace : and in thy beauty.
f'. Go forth, ride prosperously, and
reign. I^. In thy beauty, 'f . Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. ly. In thy grace : and
in thy beauty.

^. God hath given her the help of
His countenance.

I^. God shall help her, and that
right early.

Nones.

Ant. Behold the handmaid of the
Lord : be it unto me according to thy
word. [Alleluia.]

Chapter. Is. xxvi.
Tj^OE, behold the Lord cometh out of
^ His place.

I^. God hath given her : the help of
His countenance. ^. God shall help
her, and that right early. I^. The
help of His countenance. ^. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. ^7. God hath

SS. LEO, GUTHLAC.

255

given her : the help of His counte-
nance.

^. God is in the midst of her.

I^. Therefore shall she not be re-
moved.

Second Ucspers,

Fsalms of Second Vespers of Christmas

Bay^ p. 96, said under first Ant. of

Lauds.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

B^. Then said Mary, How shall this
he, seeing I know not a man ? And the
Angel said unto her : The Holy Ghost
shall come upon thee, and the power
of the Highest shall overshadow thee.
[Alleluia.] f. Therefore also that Holy
Thing which shall be born of thee shall
be called the Son of God. ^7. The
Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and
the power of the Highest shall over-
shadow thee. [Alleluia.] f'. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. ^7. The Holy Ghost
shall come upon thee, and the power of
the Highest shall overshadow thee.
[Alleluia.]

Htmn. Ave maris Stella, p. 210.
'f. and ly. as at Lauds.

Ant. to Mag. 0 Virgin Mother of
God : through thee. Eternal Light hath
vouchsafed to dawn on us. [Alleluia.]

FEASTS OF APRIL.

\_0n the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Dead.']

April 1.
S. Gilbert, Bishop and

CONFESSOE.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222.

Vespers from Chapter of the following.

April 2.

S. Fbancis de Patjla, Confessoe.*-

All of the Common of a Confessor not a

Bishop, p. 224.
Vespers from Chapter of the following.

April 3.
S. KiCHAED, Bishop and

CoNFESSOE.^'

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222.

Vespers from Chapter of the following.

April 4.
S. Ambeose, Bishop and

CONFESSOE.^'

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect. (Hereford.)
r^OT), Who didst bestow on blessed
^^ Ambrose, Thy Bishop and Confessor,
the clear light of faith, and the power
of holiness : grant us at his intercession
the same firmness of faith in the truths
which he taught, and a fellowship with
him in Thine eternal glory. Through.
Vespers from Chapter of the following.

April 5.
S. YiNCENT Feeeee, Peiest and

CoNFESSOE.*'

All of the Common of a Confessor not a

Bishop, p. 224.

April 11.
S. Leo, Bishop and Confessoe.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who by the words and acts of
^ Thy holy Bishop Leo didst oppose
the enemies of Thy Sacred Humanity
and of Thy Church : we beseech Thee
to grant that, taught by the light of his
writings, we may attain to walk in the
path of his virtues. Who livest.
0)1 the same day :

S. GuTHLAC, Confessor.
Memorial of a Monk, p. 224.

256

PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

April 16.
S. Magnus, King and Maetyr.*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217,
except the

Collect. (Aberdeen.)
f\ GOD, Who by the operation of Thy
^ majesty hast bestowed on blessed
Magnus the rich treasures of Thy grace :
grant that we who magnify Thee by
proclaiming his merits, may both obtain
present help, and be partakers of future
glory. Through.

April 19.

S. Alphege, Bishop and Maette.^'

All of the Common of a Martyr

Bishop, p. 217.

April 21.

S. Anselm, Bishop and

CONEESSOE.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

April 23.

S. George, Maette.*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217.

April 25.
S. Maek, Evangelist and Maetye.
All of the Common of an Apostle in

Easter-tide, p. 212, except the Chapters

and Collect.

Chapter. Eph. iv.

UNTO every one of us is given grace,
according to the measure of the gift
of Christ. Wherefore He saith, When
He ascended up on high, He led cap-
tivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Collect.
r\ ALMIGHTY God, Who hast in-
^ structed Thy holy Church with the
heavenly doctrine of Thy Evangelist

Saint Mark ; give us grace, that, being
not like children, carried away with
every blast of vain doctrine, we may be
established in the truth of Thy holy
Gospel. Through.

ilautfs, fierce, artlJ £econtr
'fcJesperis*

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Chapter. Eph. rv.
TTE that descended is the same that
^-^ ascended up far above all heavens,
that He might fill all things.

Chapter. Eph. rv.
A ND He gave some Apostles, and
-^ some Prophets, and some Evange-
lists, and some pastors and teachers;
for the perfecting of the saints.

FEASTS OF MAY.

[Ow the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the I)ead.'\

May 1.

SS. Philip and Ja^ies, Apostles

AND Martyrs.

dFirst 'fcTeispers.

Ant. I go to prepare a place for you ;
but I will see you again. Alleluia : and
your heart shall rejoice. Alleluia. Alle-
luia.

Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Wisd. v.
'pHEN shall the righteous man stand
-^ in great boldness before the face of
such as have ajBlicted him, and made no
account of his labours.
I^I^., Hymn, Tristes erant, "f . and I^.,
as in the Common, p. 212.

Ant. to Mag. Have I been so long
time with you, and yet hast thou not
known Me, Philip r : He that hath seen
Me hath seen the Father. Alleluia.

SS. PHILIP AND JAMES.

257

Collect.
fi ALMIGHTY God, Whom truly to
^ know is everlasting life ; grant us
perfectly to know Thy Son Jesus Christ
to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life ;
that, following the steps of Thy holy
Apostles Saint Philip and Saint James,
we may steadfastly walk in the way
that leadeth to eternal life ; through the
same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Memorial of the Resurrection, p. 173.

T. He was known of them.

ly. In breaking of bread. Alleluia.
Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Lord, shew us the Father :
and it sufficeth us. Alleluia.

Ant. 2. Philip, he that hath seen Me :
hath seen the Father. Alleluia.

Ant. 3. I am the Way, the Truth,
and the Life : no man cometh to the
Father, but by Me. Alleluia.

Ant. 4. 0 ye spirits and souls of the
righteous : bless ye the Lord. Alleluia.

Ant. 5. If ye abide in Me, and My
words abide in you : ye shall ask what
ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Alleluia.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
Hymx. Claro Faschali gaudio, y. and Rj.

as in the Common of Apostles in Easter-
tide, p. 213.

Ant. to Ben. Let not your heart be
troubled, ye believe in God, believe
also in Me : in My Father's house are
many mansions. Alleluia. Alleliiia.

Jletnorial of the Eesurrection, p. 173.

Ant. Lord, shew us the Father : and
it sufficeth us. Alleluia.

Cierce»

Ant. Philip, he that hath seen Me :
hath seen the Father. Alleluia.
Chapter as at First Vespers.

R7. Then were the disciples glad :
Alleluia. Alleluia. V. When they saw

the Lord. R7. Alleluia. Alleluia. >'.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I^. Then were
the disciples glad : Alleluia. Alleluia.

V. Lord, shew us the Father.

ly. And it sufficeth us. Alleluia.

Ant. I am the Way, the Truth, and
the Life : no man cometh to the Father,
but by Me. Alleluia.

Chapter. Acts rv.

\ XD with great power gave the

-'-^ Apostles witness of the resurrection

of the Lord Jesus : and great grace was

upon them all.

RT. Lord, shew us the Father : Alle-
luia. AUeluia. V. And it sufficeth us.
RJ. Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and* to the
Holy Ghost. RJ. Lord, shew us the
Father : Alleluia. Alleluia.

V. Let not your heart be troubled.

I^. I^'either let it be afraid. Alleluia.

Ant. If ye abide in Me, and My
words abide in you : ye shall ask what
ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Alleluia.

Chapter. Acts iv.
A XD they departed from the council,
-^ rejoicing that they were counted
worthy to suifer shame for His Xame.

R7. Let not your heart be troubled :
Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Neither let it
be afraid. RJ. Alleluia. Alleluia, y.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. R?. Let not
your heart be troubled : Alleluia. Alle-
luia.

y. He was known of them.

I^. In breaking of bread. Alleluia.

Srccinti IbJcspers,

Fsalms of the Common of Apostles, p. 216,

said under first Ant. of Lauds.

Chapter and I^^?. as at First Vespers.

Hymx. Claro Faschali gaudio^

y. and R7., p. 213.

258

PEOPER OF SAINTS.

Ant. to Mag. If ye had known Me,
ye should have known My Father also :
and from henceforth ye know Him, and
have seen Him. Alleluia.

May 2.

S. Athanasius, Bishop and

C0NFESS0E>*

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect. (Brev. S. Maurj

GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that we be enabled to believe
in our hearts, and to confess with our
mouths the truth of Thy Consubstantial
Word, which blessed Athanasius main-
tained with marvellous constancy amidst
innumerable labours. Through the same.

On the same day :

S. AsAFH, Bishop and Confessor.

Memorial of a Bishop and Confessor,

p. 236.

May 3.

The Invention of the Holt

Cross.

Ant. to Psalms of the Feria.
Sweetest wood and sweetest iron,
Sweetest weight was hung on thee :
Thou alone wast counted worthy
This world's ransom to uphold.

Alleluia.

Chapter. Gal. vi.

>UT God forbid that I should glory,
save in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, by Whom the world is crucified
unto mo, and I unto the world.

ly. 0 Cross, thou tree of life, wheron
hung the Saviour, the King of Israel ;
how sweet thy wood, how sweet thy
nails, how sweet the burden thou
bearest ; 0 most precious wood, 0 most
precious nails : honoured by supporting
the Body of Christ. Alleluia, f. Guard,
0 Lord, Thy Hock which Thou host
redeemed by the wood of the Holy

Cross. IV. Honoured by supporting the
Body of Christ, f. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ly. Alleluia.

Hymn. Impleta sunt qua concinit.

Fulfilled is all that David toUl
In true prophetic song of old ;
Amidst the nations God, saith he,
Hath reigned and triumphed from the Tree.
0 Tree of beauty. Tree of light ;
O Tree with royal purple bright !
Elect on whose triumphal breast
Those holy Limbs should iind their rest :
On whose dear Arms, so widely flung,
The weight of this world's Ransom hung :
The price of human kind to pay,
And spoil the spoiler of his prey.
0 Cross, our one reliance, hail !
This holy festal-tide avaU
To give fresh merit to the saint,
And pardon to the penitent.
To Thee, eternal Three in One,
Let homage meet by all be done :
Whom by the Cross Thou dost restore,
Preserve and govern evermore ! Amen.

"f . This sign of the Cross shall be in
heaven.

^7. When the Lord shall come to
judge.

Ant. to Mag. 0 blessed Cross : which
alone wast counted worthy to bear the
King and Lord of the heavens. Alleluia.

Collect.
/^ GOD, Who in the glorious discovery
^ of the saving Cross didst set forth
the marvels of Thy Passion ; grant that
by the ransom paid on the tree of life,
we may attain to the rewards of eternal
life. Who livest.

No memorial of the Resurrection is said
on this day : but if it occur on Sunday,
memorial of the Sunday is made at both
Vespers and at Lauds. If on Saturday,
memorial of Sunday at Second Vespers.
But if it fall between the Ascension
and Whitsun-Bay, the memorial of the
Ascension is said.

't. Tell it out among the nations.
R7. That the Lord reigneth from the
tree.

Fsalms of Sunday.

THE INVENTION OF THE HOLY CEOSS.

259

Ant. 1 . 0 mighty work of love : death
died, when Life died on the wood. Alle-
luia.

Ant. 2. Behold the Cross of the Lord ;
flee away, ye adversaries : the Lion of the
tribe of Judah, the Eoot of David, hath
conquered. Alleluia.

Ant. 3. 0 admirable Cross ! : healer of
wounds, restorer of health ! Alleluia.

Ant. 4. Above all cedar trees art thou
alone exalted : whereon hung the Life
of the world, whereon Christ triumphed,
and death for ever vanquished death.
Alleluia.

Ant. 5. The blessed Cross shines forth :
whereon the Lord hung in our flesh, and
with His Blood cleansed our wounds.
Alleluia.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Crux fdelis.

FAITHFUL Cross ! above all other,
One and only noble Tree ;
None in foliage, none in blossom,

None in fruit thy peers may be ;
Sweetest wood and sweetest iron !

Sweetest weight is hung on thee.
Bend thy boughs, 0 Tree of glory !

Thy relaxing sinews bend ;
For awhile the ancient rigour,

That thy birth bestow'd, suspend ;
And the King of Heavenly Beauty

On thy bosom gently tend.
Thou alone wast counted worthy

This world's ransom to uphold ;
For a shipwreck'd race preparing

Harbour, like the ark of old :
With the sacred Blood anointed

From the smitten Lamb that roll'd.
To the Trinity be glory

Everlasting, as is meet ;
Equal to the Father, equal

To the Son and Paraclete ;
Trinal Unity, Whose praises

All created things repeat. Amen.

■f. All the world shall worship Thee,
0 Christ.

I^. And bless Thy Name.

Ant. to Ben. Blessed art thou, 0
Cross : for on thee hung the Saviour of
the world, and on thee triumphed the
King of Angels. Alleluia.

Ant. 0 mighty work of love : death
died, when Life died on the wood.
Alleluia.

fierce*

Ant. Behold the Cross of the Lord;
flee away, ye adversaries : the Lion of
the tribe of Judah, the Root of David,
hath conquered. Alleluia.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^. This sign of the Cross shall be in
heaven. Alleluia. Alleluia. ^. When
the Lord shall come to judge. I^. Alle-
luia. Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. This sign of the Cross shall
be in heaven. Alleluia. Alleluia.

^. Tell it out among the heathen.

I^. That the Lord hath reigned from
the tree.

Ant. 0 admirable Cross! : healer of
wounds, restorer of health! Alleluia.

Chapter. 1 Cor. i.
npHE preaching of the Cross is to them
-^ that perish foolishness ; but unto us
which are saved it is the power of God.

I^. Tell it out among the heathen :
Alleluia. Alleluia, f. That the Lord
hath reigned from the tree. I^. Alleluia.
Alleluia, f. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
^7. Tell it out among the heathen :
Alleluia. Alleluia.

f. We worship Thee, 0 Christ, and
Thee.

I^. For by Thy Cross Thou hast
redeemed the world. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Nones.

Ant. The blessed Cross shines forth :
whereon the Lord hung in our flesh,
and with His Blood cleansed our wounds.
Alleluia.

Chapter. 1 Cor. i.
TDUT we preach Christ crucified, unto
-*^ the Jews a stumbling-block, and
unto the Greeks foolishness ; but unto
them which are called, both Jews and
Greeks, Christ the power of God, and
the wisdom of God.

I^. We worship Thee, 0 Christ, and
bless Thee : Alleiuia. Alleluia. ^. For

260

PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

by Thy Cross Thou hast redeemed the
world. I^'. Alleluia. Alleluia, t.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I^. We worship
Thee, 0 Christ, and bless Thee. Alleluia.
Alleluia.

f. All the earth shall worship Thee,
0 Christ.

I^. And praise Thy Name. Alleluia.

Fsalms of the Feria said under First Ant.
of Lauds.
Chapter as at First Vespers.
I^. By Thy Cross, save us, 0 Christ
our Eedeemer, Who by dying hast
destroyed our death : and by rising
again hast restored our life. Alleluia.
f. Have mercy on us, 0 gentle Jesu,
Who of Thy great goodness hast suffered
for us. ly. And by rising again hast
restored our life. Alleluia, f . Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^- Alleluia.
Hymn. Crux fidelis^ ^. and I^. as at
Lauds.
Ant. to Mag. He endured the Holy
Cross Who burst the bars of hell : He is
girded with power. He rose on the
third day. Alleluia.

May 4.

S. Monica, Matron.*

All of the Common of a Matron, p. 229.

except the

Collect. (Paris.)

OGOD, Comforter of mourners, and
Salvation of them that hope in Thee ;
Who didst graciously regard the godly
tears shed by Saint Monica for the con-
version of Augustine her son ; grant us,
aided by their intercession, truly to
lament our sins, and to obtain Thy
gracious pardon. Through.

May 6.

S. John before the Latin Gate.

All of the Common of an Apostle in

Eastertide, p. 212, excep>t as follows :

dFirist Vt%m%,

Chapter. Ecclus. xv.
TTE that feareth the Lord will do good :
-*--*- and he that hath the knowledge of
the law shall obtain wisdom. And as a
mother shall she meet him.

Ant. to Mag. Into a vessel of boiling
oil the Apostle John was cast : but by
the power of protecting grace, he issued
forth unhurt. Alleluia.

Collect. (S. Maur.j
r\ GOD, Who with the oil of holy
^ gladness didst anoint blessed John
a companion in the tribulation and
patience of the Lord Jesus : grant us,
according to his pattern, so to rejoice
in the fellowship of Christ's Passion,
that we may rejoice abundantly in the
revelation of His glory. Who liveth.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
Ant. to Ben. Cast into exile for con-
stancy in preaching : divine visions and
words brought him exceeding comfort.
Alleluia.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Chapter. Ecclus. xv.
TT7ITH the bread of understanding
'^ ' shall she feed him, and give him
the water of wisdom to drink. He shall
be stayed upon her, and shall not be
moved : and shall rely upon her, and
shall not be confounded. She shall exalt
him above his neighbours.

Nones,

Chapter. Ecclus. xv.
TN the midst of the congregation shall
-*- she open his mouth. He shall find
joy and a crown of gladness, and she
shall cause him to inherit an everlasting
name.

Srconti Uesperis.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

VENEEABLE BEDE.

261

Ant. to Mag. A multitude both of
men and women went out to meet
blessed John returning from exile : cry-
ing out and saying, Blessed is he that
cometh in the Name of the Lord. Alle-
luia.

May 7.

S. John of Beverley, Bishop and

CONFESSOK.*

All of the Common of a Bisliop and Con-
fessor, p. 222.

May 9.

S. Gregory I^azianzen, Bishop,
Confessor and Doctor."^

All of the Common of a Bishop and Con-
fessor, p. 222.

May 12.
S. CoMGALL, Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224.

On the same day :
S. Pancras, Martyr, and his

Companions.
Memorial of many Martyrs, p. 236.

May 14.

S. Pachomids, Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224.

May 19.

S. Dunstan, Bishop and
Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

May 20.

S. Bernardine of Sienna,
Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Confessor not a
Bishop, p. 224.

May 25.

S. Aldhelm, Bishop and

Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect. (Brev. Hereford.)
r\ GOD, "Who among the apostolic
^ teachers of Thy Church didst cause
blessed Aldhelm Thy Bishop and Con-
fessor to shine with heavenly light :
grant that as from him we have learned
the form of faith, so we may be enabled
to tread in his footsteps. Through.

May 26.

S. Augustine of Canterbury,

Bishop and Confessor.*

All of tlie Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect.

GOD, Who didst give blessed Augus-
tine, the Bishop, to be the first
teacher of the English people : by his
help grant that our sins may be forgiven,
and that with him we may come to the
fruition of heavenly joys. Through.

On the same day :

S. Philip I^ebi, Priest and

Confessor.

Memorial of a Confessor not a Bishop,
p. 236.

May 27.

Yenerable Bede, Priest and

Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Confessor not a

Bishop, p. 224, except the

Collect. (Roman.)
r\ GOD, Who dost glorify Thy Church
^ by the learning of blessed Bede, Thy
Confessor and Doctor : mercifully grant
to Thy servants that they may be ever
enlightened by his wisdom, and assisted
by his prayers. Through.

262

PROPER OF SAINTS.

FEASTS OF JUNE.

(On the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Dead.)

June 1.

S. KicoMEDE, Priest and

Martyr.*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217.

June 2.

SS. POTHINUS AND BlANDINA,

Martyrs.*

All of the Common of Many Martyrs,
p. 219, except the

Collect, fs. Maurj

OGOD, the invincible strengtli of
Thy faithful, Who amidst the ad-
versities of our earthly life dost com-
fort us with the glory of Thy Saints :
mercifully pour into our hearts the forti-
tude of that love which was mighty in
Thy blessed Martyrs Pothinus the Bishop
and Blandina the Virgin. Through.

June 5,

S. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr,

AND HIS Companions.*

All of the Common of Many Martyrs,
p. 219, except the

Collect.

ALMIGHTY, everlasting God, who
didst bestow on blessed Boniface
and his companions the Martyr's palm :
grant us mercy, we beseech Thee, with
them to whom Thou didst vouchsafe
the crown. Through.

June 6.

S. NoRBERT, Bishop and

Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect. (Cistercian.)

OGOD, who madest blessed Norbert,
Thy Confessor and Bishop, a chosen
preacher of Thy word, and by him didst

enrich Thy Church with new offspring :
grant to us, we beseech Thee, that what
he taught by word and deed, we, by
Thy divine assistance, and aided by his
prayers, may fulfil in our lives. Through.

June 9.

S. CoLUMBA, Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,

f". and ly. after Hymn,

'f. Thy name went far into the islands.

R7. And for thy peace thou wast be-
loved.

Ant. to Mag. Blessed Columba, God
raised thee up to be a most strong
tower : for those whom sin had stained,
and biting care consumed.

Collect.
TTTE pray Thee, 0 Lord, inspire our
' ^ hearts with the desire of heavenly
glory ; and grant that we, bringing our
sheaves with us, may enter that place
where Thy holy Abbot Columba shineth
like a star before Thee. Through.

^. and ly. after Hymn,

^. The righteous shall blossom as a
lily.

I^. He shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Ant. to Ben. Hail, loving Columba,
ruler in thine island home : hail, faithful
servant of thy Lord : may He incline
our ears to His praise, and draw us from
our sins to the joys of life eternal.
Collect as above.

June 11.

S. Barnabas, Apostle and
Martyr.

All of the Common of an Apostle in or
out of Eastertide, as the case may bcj
except the

THE NATIVITY OF S. JOHN BAPTIST.

263

Collect.
ri LORD GOD Almighty, Who didst
^ endue Thy holy Apostle Barnabas
•with singular gifts of the Holy Ghost ;
leave us not, we beseech Thee, destitute
of Thy manifold gifts, nor yet of grace
to use them alway to Thy honour and
glory. Through.

June 12.
S. Ternan, Bishop and

CONFESSOE.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

June 14.
S. Basil the Geeat, Bishop,

CoNFESSOE, AND DoCTOE.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and Con-
fessor, p. 222, except the

Collect. (S. Maur.j
CTIR up, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord, in
^ Thy Church, that spirit wherewith
the blessed Bishop and Doctor Basil
served Thee : that we, being filled with
the same, may endeavour to love what
he loved, and to fulfil in our lives whut
he taught. Through.

June 17.

S. Alban, Peotomaetye or
England.*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217,
except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who hast hallowed this day
^ by the martyrdom of blessed Alban :
grant, we beseech Thee, that he in whose
yearly festival we rejoice, may ever
guard us by his assistance. Through.

On the same day :

S. Botolph, Abbot.

Memorial of an Abbot, p. 236.

June 19.

Teanslation of S. Maegaeet,

Queen of Scotland.*

All of the Common of a Matron, p. 229,
except the

Collect. (Aberdeen.)
/?<E,ANT to us. Lord, we beseech Thee,
^^ that as we celebrate with loving
remembrance the translation of Margaret
our Queen, and the many gifts of grace
wherewith Thou didst adorn her, we
too, assisted by her prayers, may pass
from labour to rest, and from the land of
exile to our heavenly country. Through.

June 20.
S. Edwaed, King and Maetye*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217,

except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, Euler of an eternal kingdom,
^ mercifully look upon Thy family
who celebrate the translation of King
Edward ; and grant that, as Thou didst
vouchsafe to glorify him with celestial
gifts, so his intercession may assist us to
obtain eternal happiness. Through.

June 24.
Katiyity of S. John Baptist.

Ant. The Angel of the Lord came
down to Zacharias, saj'ing : Receive a
son in thine old age ; and thou sbalt call
his name John Baptist.

Psalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Jer. i.
"DEFORE I formed thee in the belly
^ I knew thee : and before thou
camest forth out of the womb I sancti-
fied thee, and ordained thee a prophet
unto the nations.

I^. Among them that are born of
women there hath not risen a greater
prophet than John the Baptist. Who
prepared the way of the Lord in the

264

PROPER OF SAINTS.

wilderness, "f. There was a man sent
from God whose name was John. B^.
Who prepared the way of the Lord in
the wilderness, 'f. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. "Who prepared the way of
the Lord in the wilderness.

Hymn. Ut queant laxis.

OH that once more, to sinful men descending,
Thou from polluted lips their chains wert
rending,
So, holy John, might -worthy hymns ascending,
Tell of thy wonders.

Lo ! from the hill of heaven's eternal glory,
Comes a hright herald to thy father hoary.
Gives thee thy name, thy birth and wondrous
story.
Truly foretelling.
But, while the heav'nly word he disbelieveth,
Lo ! all his power of ready utt'rance leaveth.
Till by thy birth his tongue again receiveth
Power of speaking.

Thou, while thy mother's womb was thee con-
taining,
Knewest thy King, in secret still remaining.
Thus was each parent through her child ob-
taining
Knowledge of mysteries.

Father and Son, to Thee be adoration,
Spirit of Both, to Thee like veneration.
Praise to the One true God of our salvation.
Ever and ever. Amen.

f". There was a man sent from God.

EJ. "Whose name was John.

Ant. to Mag. "When Zacharias went
into the temple of the Lord : there ap-
peared unto him an angel standing on
the right side of the altar of incense.

Collect.
/^RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ God, that Thy family may walk in
the way of salvation, and, following the
counsels of blessed John the Forerunner,
may safely come to Him "Whom he fore-
told, Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

^ . There was a man sent from God.
I^. "Whose name was John.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Elizabeth brought forth a
son : John Baptist, the forerunner of the
Lord.

Ant. 2. They made signs to his father,
how he would have him called : and he
wrote, saying. His name is John.

Ant. 3. Thou shalt call his name John :
and many shall rejoice at his birth.

Ant. 4. His name is John ; he shall
di'ink neither wine nor strong drink :
and many shall rejoice at his birth.

Ant. o. This child shall be great in
the sight of the Lord : for His hand is
with him.

Chapter. Is. xlix.
T ISTEN, 0 isles, unto me ; and
-•^-^ hearken, ye people from far: the
Lord hath called me from the womb ;
from the bowels of my mother hath He
made mention of my name.

I^'. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. 0 nimis felix.

0 SAINT thrice happy, merit high attaining,
Whose snowy pureness no foul spot is
staining,
Mightiest Martyr, home in deserts gaining.
Greatest of Prophets.

He who bare thirty -fold bright garlands wear-

eth,
He who bare sixty double glory shareth,
His triple chaplet who an hundred beareth,
Holy one, decks thee.

Come then, thou mighty Saint, of worth past

telling.
All stony hardness from each breast expelling,
And in each rugged, crooked pathway quelling,
Roughness and windings.

So this world's gracious Author and Salvation,
In each pure spirit, free from degradation.
Shall, when He cometh, find a fitting station,
For His dear footsteps.

Now let celestial choirs, glad anthems pouring,
God, One and Trmal, praise Thee, while ador-
ing,
We too, all prostrate, pardon are imploring •
Spare Thy redeemed ones. Amen.

'f. The righteous shall blossom as a
lily.

^7. They shall flourish for ever before
the Lord.

Ant. to Ben. And the mouth of Zach-
arias was opened, and he prophesied,
saying : Blessed be the Lord God of
Israel.
The Jirst words of the Canticle are not

repeated, but it begins, For He hath

visited.

THE NATIVITY OF S. JOHN BAPTIST.

265

Collect.
A LMIGHTY God, by Whose provi-
-^ dence Thy servant John Baptist was
■wonderfully born, and sent to prepare
the way of Thy Son our Saviour, by
preaching of repentance ; make us so to
follow his doctrine and holy life, that
we may truly repent according to his
preaching : and after his example con-
stantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke
vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's
sake. Through.

[0)' this :

GOD, Who hast made this day honourable
to us by the birth of blessed John : grant
to Thy people the grace of spii-itual joys : and
vouchsafe to guide the hearts of all Thy
faithful in the way that leadeth to everlasting
salvation. Through.]

Ant. Elizabeth brought forth a son :
John Baptist, the forerunner of the Lord.

'Eitxtz.

Ant. They made signs to his father,
how he would have him called : and he
wrote, saying. His name is John.
Chapter as at Lauds, ^^7. at Tierce,

Sexts, and Nones of the Common of a

Martyr, p. 218.

Ant. Thou shalt call his name John :
and many shall rejoice at his birth.

Chapter. Is. xlix.
A ND now, saith the Lord that formed
-^^ me from the womb to be His servant,
I will also give thee for a light to the
Gentiles, that thou mayest be My salva-
tion unto the end of the earth.

Nones.

Ant. This child shall be great in the
sight of the Lord : for His hand is with
him.

Chapter. Is. xlix.
TT'INGS shall see and arise, princes
-*^ also shall worship, because of the

Lord that is faithful, and the Holy One
of Israel, and He shall choose thee.

S^wtttr l:Jeisper!S.

Psalms of the Feria said under First

Ant. of Lauds.

Chapter, I^I^., Hymn, Ut queant laxis,

'f. and ^7., as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Mag. And it came to pass,
that on the eighth day they came to
circumcise the child : and they called
him Zacharias, after the name of his
father. And his mother answered and
said, Not so ; but he shall be called John.

Collect as at Lauds.

The Feast of S. John Baptist is kept
through the Octave; except as hereafter
noted, and on Sunday, when the Office
is of the Sunday^ with Memorial of the
Octave.

Vespers are said on each day with Psalms
of the occurrent Feria.

The following Ants, are said to Mag. and
Ben. throughout the Octave, when the
Office is of S. John Baptist, and for
the Memorial, when the Office is not
of this Saint, with

f'. There was a man sent from God.
I^. "Whose name was John.

Collect as at Lauds on the Feast.

1. Among them that are born of
women : there hath not risen a greater
prophet than John the Baptist.

2. Thou, child, shalt be called the
prophet of the Highest : for thou shalt go
before the face of the Lord to prepare
His ways.

3. Because thou hast not believed,
thou shalt be dumb and not able to
speak : till the day of his birth.

On the Bays of this Octave are said
Memorials of the Holy Cross, S. Mary,
and All Saints.

June 28.
S. Iren^iius, Bishop and Martte.

Memorial of a Martyr Bishop, p. 235.

266

PROPER OF SAINTS.

June 29.

SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles

AND Martyrs.

Ant. Whom say men that I the Son
of man am ? said Jesus to His disciples ;
and Peter answered and said, Thou art
the Christ, the Son of the living God :
And I say also unto thee, that thou art
Peter ; and upon this rock I will build
My Church.

Psalms of the Feria.

Chapter. Acts xii,

TDETER therefore was kept in prison ;

-^ but prayer was made without ceasing

of the church to God for him.

I^. Cornelius the centurion, a devout
man, and one that feared God, saw evi-
dently an Angel of God, saying to him :
Cornelius, send and call for Simon,
whose surname is Peter : he shall tell
thee what thou oughtest to do. f".
While Cornelius was praying, as yet
unregenerate in Christ, an Angel ap-
peared unto him, saying. ^7. Cornelius,
send and call for Simon, whose surname
is Peter : he shall tell thee what thou
oughtest to do. ^. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. He shall tell thee what thou
oughtest to do.

Hymn. Aurea luce et decore roseo.

WITH golden light of morn,
With rosy hues of day,

0 Light of Light thou shed'^st
Thine all-pervading ray :
Thou deck'st the sky with joy,
For now the day is come —
The day of glorious strife,

Of holy martyrdom.

Two saints have shed their blood ;
To one Thou gav'st command,
" Behold ! of heav'n the keys, —

1 give them to thine hand : "
In faith the other came,
The Gentile world to win ;
By cross, by sword, they both
To their reward went in.

Thy Lord hath marked thy love,
Good shepherd of the sheep ;
Well, Peter, hast thou kept
The charge His flock to keep :

Complete is now thy work,
The wage is thine for aye.
The crown of endless life
That fadeth not away.

Thy sound, O Paul, hath gone
From land to land abroad ;
From thee the world hath known
The tidings of the Lord :
May we with thee behold
With full and grateful heart.
What now we darkly see
What now we know* in part.

Twin olive-boughs of peace.
Strong hope and earnest faith
Your hearts in life impelled,
Sustained your souls in death :
In life, in death, we know
Whate'er our lot befall
The strength which aided you
Is still the strength for all.

To God the Three in One
Eternal glory be ;
All honour, praise, and might.
Blest Trinity to Thee :
To Father, and to Son,
And Holy Ghost on high.
While endless ages run,
To all eternity.

f. Thou art Peter.

B^. And upon this rock I will build
My Church.

Ant. to Mag. Blessed Peter the
Apostle saw Christ coming to meet
him : he worshipped Him, and said,
Lord, whither goest Thou .^ I come to
Rome, to be crucified afresh.

Collect.

r\ ALMIGHTY God, Who by Thy
^ Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy
Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts,
and commandedst him earnestly to feed
Thy flock ; make, we beseech Thee, all
bishops and pastors diligently to preach
Thy holy word, and the people obediently
to follow the same, that they may re-
ceive the crown of everlasting glory.
Through.

No Memorial of S. John Baptist at any
Office of this day.

f . Thou art Peter.
I^. And upon this rock I will build
My Church.

Fsahns of Sunday.

THE COMMEMOEATION OF S. PAUL.

267

Ant. 1. Now Petor and John went
up together into the temple at the hour
of prayer : being the ninth hour.

Ant. 2. Silver and gold have I none :
but such as I have give I thee.

Ant. 3. The angel said unto Peter :
cast thy garment about thee, and follow
me.

Ant. 4. Peter, lovest thou Me ? Feed
My sheep : Lord, Thou knowest that I
love Thee.

Ant. 5. Thou art Peter : and upon
this rock I will build My Church.
Chapter as at First Vespers.
Hymn. Exultet ccelum laiidibus^
f". and I^., p. 215.

Ant. to Ben. Whatsoever thou shalt
bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven :
and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth,
shall be loosed in heaven, said the Lord
to Simon Peter.

Collect.
CX GOD, "Who hast consecrated this day
^ by the Martyrdom of Thine Apostles
Peter and Paul ; grant that Thy Church
may in all things follow their precepts,
from whom it received the first principles
of the faith. Through.

Ant. Now Peter and John went up
together into the temple at the hour
of prayer : being the ninth hour.

Ant. Silver and gold have I none :
but such as I have give I thee.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^iy. of the Common, p. 216, at Tierce,

Sescts, and Nones.

Ant. The angel said unto Peter : cast
thy garment about thee, and follow me.

Chapter. Acts xii.

A ND behold, the angel of the Lord

-^ came upon him, and a light shined

in the prison ; and he smote Peter on

the side, and raised him up, saying,

Arise up quickly. And his chains fell
off from his hands.

Ant. Thou art Peter : and upon this
rock I will build My Church.

Chapter. Acts xii.

A ND he went out and followed him ;

-^ and wist not that it was true which

was done by the Angel; but thought

he saw a vision.

All as in the Common, p. 216, except the

I^^J., Who are these, ^c., p. 215.

Hymn. Aured luce, as at First Vespers.

'f. Their sound is gone out into all
lands.

I^. And their words into the ends of
the world.

Ant. to Mag. These glorious princes of
the earth, as in life they loved each
other : so in death they were not divided.
Collect as at Lauds.

June 30.

COMMEMOEATION OF S. PaTJL,

Apostle and Martte,.

{If the Church he dedicated to S. Paul^
this festival is kept as follows : at First
Vespers, instead of the Office of S. Peter,
as above. Psalms of Sunday, Ants, and
Chapter as set down below at Lauds^
Hymn, 'f. and I^., and Ant. to Mag-
nificat, of the Common of Apostles,
p. 215; Collect as at Lauds; Memorial
of S. Peter, as follows :
Ant. Blessed Peter the Apostle saw
Christ coming to meet him : he wor-
shipped Him, and said, Lord, whither
goest Thou? I come to Eome, to be
crucified afresh.
f. Thou art Peter.
I^. And upon this rock I will build
My Church.

Collect as in Memorial of S. Peter
at Lauds.
No Memorial of S. John Baptist at these
Vespers, nor at Lauds. Lauds and

268

PROPER OF SAINTS.

the other Sours till Second Vespers, as
below. At Second Vespers, Ants, and
Chapter as at Lauds ; Hymn, 'f. and
I^. and Ant. to Mag. as at Second
Vespers of the Common of Apostles, p.
217, with these two 3Iemorials :

Memorial of S. Peter

As at First Vespers, p. 266.

Memorial of S. John Baptist

As at Second Vespers, p. 265.)

'^. Thou hast given an heritage.

I^. Unto those that fear Thy Name,

0 Lord.

"^"f . to be said according to direction,

p. 246.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. I planted, Apollos watered:
but God gave the increase. Alleluia.

"f". Every man shall receive his own
reward : according to his labour.

Ant. 2. Most gladly therefore will I
rather glory in my infirmities : that the
power of Christ may rest upon me.

^. When I am weak : then am I
strong.

Ant. S. His grace which was bestowed
upon me was not in vain : but His
grace is with me alway.

■^. By the grace of God I am what

1 am.

Ant. 4. At Damascus the governour
under Aretas the king was desirous to
apprehend me : and through a window
in a basket was I let down by the wall,
and escaped his hands in the name of
the Lord.

f. The God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ knoweth that I lie not.

Ant. 5. Holy Paul the Apostle,
preacher of the truth and teacher of the
Gentiles : thou pleadest for us to God
Who chose thee.

f. That we may be found worthy of
the grace of God.

Chapter. Gal. i.
T CERTIFY you, brethren, that the
-*- gospel which was preached of me is

not after man, neither received I it of
man, neither was I taught it, but by the
revelation of Jesus Christ.
I^. Thanks be to God.

Hymn. Exultet coelum laudibtcs,
f. andB^.,1^. 216.

Ant. to Ben. I am now ready to be
offered, and the time of my departure is
at hand. I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course, I have kept
the faith : henceforth there is laid up
for me a crown of righteousness, which
the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall
give me at that day.

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who didst teach the multitude
^ of the Gentiles by the preaching of
blessed Paul Thine Apostle ; grant that
we, who celebrate his nativity, may
profit by his prayers. Through.

Memorial of S. Peter.

Ant. Peter, lovest thou Me.^ Feed
My sheep : Lord, Thou knowest that I
love Thee.

f . Thou art Peter.

^7. And upon this rock I will build
My Church.

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who didst give to blessed
^ Peter Thine Apostle the office of
binding and loosing souls, conferring on
him the keys of the heavenly kingdom ;
grant, we pray Thee, that his intercession
may assist to deliver us from the chains
of our sins. Who livest.

Memorial of S. John Baptist.

Ant. Among them that are born of
women : there hath not risen a greater
prophet than John the Baptist.

^. There was a man sent from God.

I^. Whose name was John.

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who hast made this day
" honourable to us by the nativity of
blessed John ; grant to Thy people the
gift of spiritual joys, and direct the
minds of all the faithful in the way of
everlasting salvation. Through.

THE OCTAVE OF S. JOHN BAPTIST.

269

Ant. I planted, Apollos watered : but
God gave the increase. Alleluia.

Ant. Most gladly therefore will I
rather glory in my infirmities : that the
power of Christ may rest upon me.

Chapter as at Lauds.

lyi^. of the Common^ p. 216, at Tierce,

Sexts and Nones.

Ant. His grace which was bestowed
upon me was not in vain : but His
grace is with me alway.

Chapter. Phil. i. and Gal. vi.

^^0 me to live is Christ, and to die is
-*- gain. But God forbid that I should
glory, save in the cross of our Lord
Jesus Christ, by whom the world is
crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Ant. Holy Paul the Apostle, preacher
of the truth and teacher of the Gentiles :
thou pleadest for us to God who chose
thee.

Chapter. 2 Tim. iv.
T HAVE fought a good fight, I have
-■- finished my course, I have kept the
faith. Henceforth there is laid up for
me a crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give
me at that day.

All as in the Common, p. 216, except the

Hymn, Aurea luce, p. 266.

f. and ^7., p. 215.

Collect.

OGOD, Who hast consecrated this
day by the Martyrdom of Thine
Apostles Peter and Paul : grant that
Thy Church may in all things follow
their precepts, from whom it received
the first principles of the faith. Through.

And thus Vespers are said of both Apostles
together.
Memorial of S. John Baptist.
Ant. "When Zacharias went into the
temple of the Lord : there appeared unto
him an angel of the Lord, standing on
the right side of the altar of incense.
f". There was a man sent from God.
I^. "Whose name was John.
Collect for S. John Baptist.
If the Commemoration of S, Paul fall on
Saturday, the Second Vespers are of
the ensuing Sunday, with Memorial of
the Apostles, of S. John Baptist, and
of S. Servan, Abbot, p. 236 : and then
of the Trinity and the Holy Cross as
usual.

FEASTS OF JULY.

{On the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Dead.)

July 1.

Octave of S. John Baptist.

Lauds and all the Offices till Vespers
are said as on the Feast of S. John
Baptist, p. 264, except that the Fsalms
at Lauds are all said under the First
Ant. and the Ant. to Ben. is as at
Second Vespers on the Festival. At
Lauds is said this
Memorial of SS. Peter and Paul.
Ant. Peter the Apostle and Paul,

teacher of the Gentiles : these have

taught us Thy law, 0 Lord.
T. And all men that see it shall say,

this hath God done.

I^. For they shall perceive that it is

His work.

Collect as on Feast of SS. Peter and Paul.

If the Octave of S. John Baptist fall on
Sunday, the Office is ivholly of Sunday,
with Memorials of the Octave of S.
John Baptist, of the Apostles, and of
S. Servan.

On the same day :

S. Servan, Abbot.

Memorial of an Abbot, p. 236.

270

PROPER OF SAINTS.

July 2.

The Visitation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary.

Ant. 1. The Son of the Eternal Father
delighted in Mary : from the splendour
of the Saints He entered into His Mother.
Dixit Dominus. Ps. ex. p. 47.

Ant. 2. The Lily of the valleys shed-
ding forth fragrance and bearing the
Heavenly Flower : adorns the pathway
of the mountains.

Laudate pueri. Ps. cxiii. p. 48.

Ant. 3. When the Heavenly Fruit of
Paradise was brought nigh : the unborn
babe was filled with joy.

Lcetatus sum. Ps. cxxii. p. 54,

Ant. 4. The Lord kindled the lamp of
the True Light : whereby He found and
delivered our lost piece of silver.
Msi Dominus. Ps. cxxvii. p. 56.

Ant. 5. Comfort thy sons, 0 Mother :
making true peace in the borders of
Jerusalem.
Lauda Eierusalem. Ps. cxlvii. 12. p. 65.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv.

I AM the Mother of fair love, and fear,
and knowledge, and holy hope.
I^. In the spirit of Elias the babe
leaped for joy : his mother partaking in
a wonderful prophecy. At the visitation
of Mary the heavens flow down with
delight, f" . The Lord blessed the house
of Zacharias because of the Ark of God.
^7. At the visitation of Mary the heavens
flow down with delight, f. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. ly. At the visitation of
Mary the heavens flow down with
delight.

Hy.mn. Fesfum matris gloriosce.

OF the fclorious Virgin Mother, now the fes-
tal (lav is come ;
Grace we seek by her who won it through the

travail of "the womb,
Grace and honour, which the Matron bade
her on this day assume.

To the wife of Zacharias came the Mother of

fair love,
To the aged came the maiden with her burden

from above,
Hears the salutation telling what for either

shall behove.

In the silence of the morning was the Word
Eternal known ;

Fell a veil of awful reverence on the Truth di-
vinely shewn ;

To the Virgin bowed the Matron, Mother of
her God to own.

" Whence is this to me," she murmurs, "comes

the mother of my Lord ?
Doth the Queen of all creation deign to greet

me with a word ?
Doth my bosom's fruit salute Him, ere mine

eyes His Form record ?"

From the lips of Virgin sweetness then the
tones eternal fell.

Fell and rose and filled the portals of the hea-
venly citadel,

God's great love and man's obeisance in one
hymn of joy to tell.

Sang she of her Lord Almighty, of His love to

men below,
How the lowly and meek-hearted may alone

that presence know.
How on her all generations should the Blessed

name bestow,

Ti'iune God, Who reign'st for ever, look upon

Thy children here.
At the prayer of our sweet Mother drive away

all forms of fear.
Till in light of day supernal from all eyes Thou

wipe the tear.

^ . Full of grrice are thy lips.

I^. Because God hath blessed thee for
ever.

Ant. to Mag. Upon a ten-stringed
psaltery the royal Virgin sings praise to
the Lord : magnifying the Lord Who
hath done great things ; in divine justice
putting down the mighty from their
seat; in mercy exalting the humble.

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who didst cause the most
^ holy Virgin Mary, Mother of Thy
Only -begotten Son, to visit blessed
Elizabeth for the grace of mutual en-
couragement; mercifully grant to us,
Thy servants, that we may be strength-
ened continually by His visitations, and
protected by Thy power against all ad-
versities ; through the same Jesus Christ
our Lord. Who.

Memorial of the Apostles to he made at

THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.

271

both Vespers and at Lauds : and so till
the day of their Octave.

At Vespers.
Ant. These glorious princes of the
earth, as in life they loved each other :
so in death they were not divided.

^ . Their sound is gone out into all
lands.

^. And their words unto the ends of
the world.

Collect.

C\ GOD, "Who hast consecrated this
^ day by the martyrdom of Thine
Apostles Peter and Paul : grant that
Thy Church may in all things follow
their precepts, from whom it received
the first principles of the faith ; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. "Who.

At Lauds.
Ant. Peter the Apostle, and Paul,
Teacher of the Gentiles : these have
taught us Thy law, 0 Lord.

f". And all they that see it shall say,
This hath God done.

^7. For they shall perceive that it
is His work.

Collect as at Vespers.

"f . Thou art the holy Mother of God.
I^. 0 Mary, ever "Virgin.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. The Daybreak of grace climbs
the mountains, shining with the light of
heavenly glory : bringing to the just,
the Sun of Justice, and a new day of
gladness.

Ant. 2. At the joyful meeting of the
mothers, the unborn babe, rejoicing as
infant with Infant : silently heralds his
unborn King.

Ant. 3. Elizabeth, filled with heaven-
ly gifts, seeing the Dew poured upon the
fleece, and that the Bush burning with
fire is not consumed : cries aloud, that
the Rod of Jesse flowers.

Ant. 4. The conception of the Saviour
is made manifest, a pure Virgin becomes
a mother : most worthily is she called

Blessed, from whom the Fruit of Life
springs forth.

Ant. 5. The holy Mother full of
grace praises God with joyful voice :
because He hath regarded His hand-
maiden.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. 0 Salutaris fulgens stella maris.

STAR with thy bright beams shining o'er
the ocean,
Kindling with light the sun of truth and glory,
Thee do we hail the Queen of all creation,

Virgin and Mother.
Thee would we praise with hymn of gratula-

tion,
Thee whose pure soul with God in joy con-

senteth,
Theme which no tongue of mortal man may
venture, j^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^.^ .^

Rose of the morning, filling -with thy fragrance
Tracts of the mountain desert, sweetest Mother,
Flow'rets shall deck thy feet : of all the
flow'rets

Thou art the fairest.
Voices of Rachel weeping for her children,
Plead through the ages, how she prays with

anguish ;
Thou through whose soul the sword of grief
hath stricken,

Travailest with her.
Hope of the lost world, praise of all the angels,
Stay of the fainting soul in tribulation,
Lily that bloomest in the vale of shadow,

Mother of mercy.
Praise to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Through Whom alone she found the Crown of

blessing —
Crown which shall ring her Virgin brow with
^ ^^^ Now and for ever.
"f . God hath chosen her.
I^. And made her to dwell in His
tabernacle.

Ant. to Ben. The Redeemer, the king
of Israel cometh in a virgin shrine ;
Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Ghost :
the child prophesies, a new and mar-
vellous thing is wrought; praise be to
Thee, 0 Lord.

Ant. The Daybreak of grace climbs
the mountains, shining with the light
of heavenly glory : bringing to the just,
the Sun of Justice, and a new day of
gladness.

ly. as at Christmas, p. 94.

272

PROPER OF SAINTS.

fierce.

Ant. At the joyful meeting of the
mothers, the unborn babe, rejoicing as
infant with Infant : silently heralds his
unborn King.

Chapter as at Lauds.

I^^. at Tierce, Sexts, and Nones, as on

the Annunciation, p. 254.

Ant. Elizabeth, £Q.led with heavenly
gifts, seeing the Dew poured upon the
fleece, and that the Bush burning with
fire is not consumed : cries aloud, that
the Rod of Jesse flowers.

Chapter. Cant. ii.
"DISE up, my love, my fair one, and
■^^ come away, for lo, the winter is
past, the rain is over and gone, the
flowers appear on the earth ; the time
of the singing of birds is come.

Ant. The holy Mother full of grace
praises God with joyful voice : because
He hath regarded His handmaiden.

Chapter. Cant. ii.
/^ MY dove, that art in the clefts of
^ the rock, in the secret places of the
stairs, let me see thy countenance, let
me hear thy voice ; for sweet is thy
voice, and thy countenance is comely.

Fsahns of Second Vespers of Christmas Day,
p. 96, said under First Ant. of Lauds.
Chapter as at First Vespers.
I^. Happy mother, and birth at which
is present the Queen of Virgins : there
can be no danger where is the Saviour
of the world, ^. According to the pro-
phecy of Gabriel, many shall rejoice at his
birth. ly. There can be no danger where
is the Saviour of the world. ^. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. There can be no danger
where is the Saviour of the world.
Hymn as at First Vespers.
y". and ly. as at Lauds.

Ant. to Mag. The Virgin of virgins
rejoices in God her Saviour : Who hath
holpen His servant Israel, as He promised
Abraham and his seed, and hath sent the
Word of God from heaven.

Throughout the Octave of the Visitation^
the Office, when of the Festival, is as on
the first day, except that at Lauds tJie
Psalms are said under the first Anti-
phon, and, except on the Octave day,
the Ants, to Ben. and Mag. are taken
from the Ants, to Fsalnis at First
Vespers of the feast. Memorials of
SS. Peter and Paul are said at Lauds
and Vespers, p. 2-71. On Sunday the
Office is of the Festival, with memorial
of the Sunday, and at First Vespers,
of the Holy Trinity and the Cross.

But if precedence be given to the Octave
of SS. Peter and Paul, the Office is of
the Apostles, with memorials of tJie
Visitation at Vespers and Lauds ; and
so till the day of their Octave.

If the Feast of the Visitation fall on
Saturday, memorial is made of Sunday
and of the Holy Trinity.

July 4.

Translation or S. Martin,

Bishop and Confessor.

Memorial of a Confessor, p. 236, except

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who didst make blessed Martin
^ to be a minister of eternal salvation
on earth ; grant, we beseech Thee, that
as he fulfilled Thy commandments upon
earth, so he may alway intercede for us
in heaven. Through.

Octave of SS. Peter and Paul.

All as in the Common of Apostles,
p. 215, except that which follous :

Chapter. Ecclus. xliv.
rpHESE were merciful men, whose
-■- righteousness hath not been forgotten.
With their seed shall continually remain
a good inheritance, and their children
are within the covenant.

JOHN GUAIBERT, S. BONAVENTUEA.

273

Hymn. Aurea luce, p. 266.

Ant. to Mag. Glorious Apostles, pillars
of the Church, declarers of the truth,
lamps burning with the fire of the Holy
Ghost : ye have lightened the world,
put to flight the darkness of error, and
now ye plead for us to God Who chose
you.

Collect.

r\ GOD, Whose right hand upheld
^ blessed Peter, walking upon the
waves, that he might not sink, and de-
livered his fellow-Apostle Paul, thrice
shipwrecked, from the depths of the sea ;
mercifully hear us, and grant that their
help may avail to bring us to eternal
glory. Who livest.

This Collect is said throughout the day.

Memorial of the Visitation.

All of the Common, except Chapter as at
First Vespers, and
Ant. to Ben. These are the two olive
trees, and the two candlesticks standing
before the Lord of the whole earth :
these have power to shut the clouds of
heaven, and to open the gates thereof,
for their tongues are made to be the
keys of heaven. Alleluia.

Memorial of the Visitation.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Chapter. Ecclus. xliv.
'pHEIR bodies are buried in peace ;
-*- but their name liveth for evermore.

Chapter. Ecclus. xliv.
T^HE people tell of their wisdom, and
-*- the congregation will shew forth
their praise.

Seconal Uesperg;.

All of the Common of Apostles, except

Chapter, Hymn and Collect as at First
Vespers of this day.

On the same day :

S. Palladius, Bishop and

CONFESSOE.

Memorial of a Bishop and Confessor,

p. 236. I

July 7.

Teanslation of S. Thomas
OF Canteebuey.

Memorial of a Bishop and Confessor,
p. 236, except tJie

Collect.

r\ GOD, Who grantest us to celebrate
" the translation of blessed Thomas,
Thy Martyr and Bishop ; we humbly
beseech Thee to hear the prayers of
Thy Church, and bring us from vice to
virtue, and from prison to the kingdom.
Through.

July 9.

OCTAYE OF THE YlSITATION.

All as at First Vespers of tlie Feast,
except that the Fsalms are all said
under the First Ant. The I^iy. are
said. All the other hours as on tJie
Feast-day, except that at Second Ves-
pers the I^I^. are omitted.

July 12.

John Gtjatbeet, Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224.

July 14.

S. Bonayentuea, Bishop and
Confessoe.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222.

274

PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

July 15.

Teanslation of S. Swithun,
Bishop and Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

July 16.

Translation of S. Osmund,
Bishop and Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect.

r\ GOD, Who didst call blessed Osmund
^ Thy Bishop from earthly to heavenly
warfare : grant to us, that having cast
away earthly desires, we may attain to
the good things of heaven. Through.

July 19.

S. Vincent de Paul, Priest
and Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Confessor,

p. 224, excep)t the

Collect. (Roman.)

GOD, Who didst strengthen Blessed
Vincent with Apostolic virtue, for
preaching the Gospel to the poor, and
promoting the honour of ecclesiastical
order ; grant, we beseech Thee, that we,
venerating his holy merits, may also be
instructed by the example of his virtues.
Through.

July 20.

S. Margarp:t, Virgin and
Martyr.

All of the Common of a Virgin Martyr,
p. 226, excejit the

Collect.

OGOD, Who on this day didst cause
the blessed Virgin Margaret to enter
heaven by the palm of martyrdom ;
grant us, we beseech Thee, that follow-
ing her example, we may attain unto
Thee. Through.

July 22.
S. Mary Magdalene.

Ant. to Fsalms. When Jesus sat at
meat in the house of Simon the Pharisee :
Mary Magdalene came unto Him, bring-
ing a box of precious ointment.

Psalms of the Feria.

Chapter. Prov. xxxi.

TXTHO can find a virtuous woman ?
' * for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely
trust in her, so that he shall have no
need of spoil.

I^. 0 surely, great was the love of
Mary Magdalene : she outstayed the
disciples at the tomb of the Lord. "f".
GloMdng with the fervour of love, and
believing Him to be taken away, whom
she had seen laid in the sepulchre. R?.
She outstayed the disciples at the tomb
of the Lord, f . Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. She outstayed the disciples at the
tomb of the Lord.

Hymn. Collaudemus Magdalene.

SING we now of Mary's trial ;
Joy and sorrow let us tell,
Both uniting in one rapture.

Heavenward in one note to swell,
When the dove's glad note was nringled
With the dii-ge of Philomel.

Nought the number of the feasters,

Seeking Jesus, did she fear ;
She her Master's feet anointed,

Washed them with the falling tear ;
With her flowing hair she wiped them,

Made them ready for the bier.

Lo ! the cleansed doth wash the Cleanser ;

On the Fount doth fall the rain ;
Lo ! the flower the raindrop sheddeth,

Which returns to wash her stain ;
Heaven to earth in dew descendeth,

Earth gives back her dew again.

Spikenard in the alabaster,

Ofl'ers she as tribute there ;
In the pouring of the unguent,

She a mystic sign doth bear :
Sick, anointeth her Physician,

Her own healing to prepare.

S. MART MAGDALENE.

275

Gazed the Lord in deep compassion

Down on Mary bending lovr :
Much she loves : her sins are many ;

They are all forgiven now :
On the Resurrection morning,

Mary first her Lord shall know.

Glory to the Paschal Victim,

To' our God all praise and might :

For the Lamb by death hath conquered,
Lion, Victor in the light ;

Rose He on the mora of triumph,
With the spoils of death bedight. Amen.

"f . Mary hath chosen that good part.

I^. Which shall not be taken away
from her.

Ant. to Mag. In those days a -woman
in the city, which was a sinner, when
she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the
house of Simon the leper, brought an
alabaster box of ointment, and stood
at His feet behind Him weeping : and
began to wash His feet with tears, and
did wipe them with the hairs of her
head, and kissed His feet, and anointed
them with the ointment.
Collect.

TXTE humbly entreat Thy mercy, 0
' ^ Lord, on this holy festival of blessed
Mary Magdalene, that as we venerate
her great devotion, so we may be par-
takers of her glory. Through.

\_0r this :

GRANT to us, we pray Thee, most
merciful Father, that as blessed
Mary Magdalene, loving Thy Only-be-
gotten Son above all things, obtained
forgiveness of her sins, so she may ask
for us from Thy mercy, everlasting-
blessedness. Through the same.]

■^' Mary hath chosen that good part.

ly. Which shall not be taken away
from her.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Mary saw Jesus standing, and
knew not that it was Jesus : Jesus saith
unto her. Woman, why weepest thou.^
whom seekcst thou ?

Ant. 2. She, supposing Him to be the
gardener, saith unto Him : Sir, if thou
have borne Him hence, tell me where

thou hast laid Him, and I will take
Him away.

Ant. 3. Jesus saith unto her, Mary :
she turned herself, and saith unto Him,
Rabboni ; which is to say, Master.

Ant. 4. Jesus saith unto her. Touch
Me not : for I am not yet ascended to
My Father.

Ant. 5. Go to My brethren, and say
unto them : I ascend to My Father and
to your Father, and to My God and
your God.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
Hymn. 0 Maria, noUflere.

WEEP not, Mary, weep no longer,
Xor another seek to find :
Here indeed the Gardener stundeth,

Gardener of the thirsty mind :
In the spirit's inner garden

Seek that Gardener ever kind.
Whence thy grief and lamentation ?

Lift, faint soul, thy heart on high,
Seek not memory's consolation :

Jesus, Whom thou lov'st is nigh :
Dost thou seek thy Lord ? thou hast Him,

Though imseen by human eye.

Whence thy sorrow, whence thy weeping ?

True the joy thou hast within ;
Lives within thee what thou know'st not.

Balm to heal the wounds of sin :
'Tis within, why wander vainly,

Seeking languor's medicine ?

Now I wonder not, thy Master

If thou know'st not while He sows ;

For His seed, the word eternal,
Unto fulness in thee grows ;

"Mary," saith He— thou, "Rabboni"—
And the soul her Saviour knows.

Glory be to God the Giver,

That His grace is given free,
To the humble sigh of Mary

Summoned by the Pharisee ;
Grace's foretaste to the sinner,

Then life's full feast giveth He. Amen.

f , Her sins, which are many, are
forgiven.

R7. For she loved much.

Ant. to Ben. Jesus appeared first to
Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had
cast seven devils : And she went and
told them that had been with Him, as
they mourned and -wept.

Ant. Mnry saw Jesus standing, and
knew not that it was Jesus : Jesus saith

276

PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

unto her, Woman, why weepest thou?
whom seekest thou ?

Cierce.

Ant. She, supposing Him to he the
gardener, saith unto Him : Sir, if thou
have borne Him hence, tell me where
thou hast laid Him, and I will take
Him away.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^iy. at Tierce, Sexts, and Nones of the
Common of a Virgin, p. 228.

Ant. Jesus saith unto her, Mary :
she turned herself, and saith unto Him,
Kabboni ; which is to say, Master.

Chapter. Prov. xxxi.

SHE girdeth her loins with strength,
and strengtheneth her arms. She
perceiveth that her merchandize is good :
her candle goeth not out by night.

Ant. Go to My brethren, and say
unto them : I ascend to My Father and
to your Father, and to My God and
your God.

Chapter. Prov. xxxi.

A WOMAN that feareth the Lord, she
shall be praised. Give her of the
fruit of her hands; and let her own
works praise her in the gates.

Secontr Fespers.

Fsalms of the Feria said under first Ant.
of Lauds.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. 0 Maria, noli flere, 'f. and I^.,
as at Lauds, p. 275.

Ant. to Mag. My heart is joyful in
Thy salvation : I will sing of the Lord,
because He hath dealt so lovingly with

July 23.

S. Apollinaeis, Bishop and

Maetye.^*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217.

July 25.

S. James, Apostle and Maetye.

All of the Common of Apostles, p. 214,

except the

Collect.
n RANT, 0 merciful God, that as
^-^ Thine holy Apostle Saint James,
leaving his father and all that he had,
without delay was obedient unto the
calling of Thy Son Jesus Christ, and
followed Him ; so we, forsaking all
worldly and carnal aifections, may be
evermore ready to follow Thy holy
commandments. Through.

July 26.

S. Anne, Mothee of the Blessed
YiEGiN Maey.

All of the Common of a Matron, p. 229,

except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who on this day didst lift to
^ the joys of heavenly life blessed Anne,
parent of Thy most dear Mother ; grant
us to attain to everlasting blessedness
in union with her through whose blessed
childbearing Thou didst vouchsafe to
assume human flesh for the salvation
of the world. Who livest.

July 28.
S. Sampson, Bishop and

CONFESSOE.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

July 31.
S. Geemantjs, Bishop and

CONFESSOE.*-

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

S. PETEE S CHAINS.

277

FEASTS OF AUGUST.

[On the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Dead.']

August 1.

S. Peter's Chains.

Psalms of the Feria.

Ant. May chains of earth be riven at
God's command : and opened wide the
gates of heaven stand.

Chapter. Acts xii.
"pETER therefore was kept in prison :
-*- but prayer was made without ceasing
of the Church unto God for him.

Hymn. Jam bone pastor.

THY Lord hath marked thy love,
Good shepherd of the sheep ;
Well, Peter, hast thou kept
The charge His flock to keep :
Complete is now thy work,
The wage is thine for aye,
The crown of endless life
That fadeth not away.

Anmie Christe, ^. and I^., p. 215.

Ant. to Mag. Thou art shepherd of
the sheep, and chief of the Apostles : to
thee are committed the keys of the
kingdom of heaven.

Collect.
f\ GOD, "Who didst cause blessed Peter
^ the Apostle to be loosed from his
chains, and to depart unhurt ; break, we
beseech Thee, the bonds of our sins, and
mercifully put away all evil things from
us. Through.

Memorial of the Holy Maccabees.
Ant. The King of the world shall
give to them that have died for His
laws : the resurrection of eternal life.
y. The Lord will avenge His people.
RJ. And be gracious unto His ser-
vants.

Collect.

nRANT, 0 Lord, that the crown
^-^ which Thou didst bestow on the
martyr brothers may bring joy to our
hearts ; that we, being comforted by the

prayers of many Saints on our behalf,
may be strengthened in faith and in the
performance of such things as are pleas-
ing in Thy sight. Through.

f . Thou art Peter.

I^. And on this rock I w^ill build My
Church.

Ant. 1. The Angel of the Lord came
upon him, and a light shined in the
prison : and he smote Peter on the side,
and raised him up, saying. Arise up
quickly.

Ant. 2. The Angel said unto Peter :
Cast thy garment about thee, and follow
me.

Ant. 3. And Peter went out, and fol-
lowed him : and wist not that it was
true which was done by the Angel.

Ant. 4. The Lord hath sent His
Angel : and hath delivered me out of
the hand of Herod. Alleluia.

Ant. 5. May chains of earth be riven
at God's command : and opened wide
the gates of heaven stand.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Exultet coelum laudibus^
f. and I^., p. 215.

Ant. to Ben. "Whatsoever thou shalt
bind on earth shall be bound in heaven :
and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth
shall be loosed in heaven, said the Lord
to Simon Peter.

Memorial of the Maccabees, as at
First Vespers.

Ant. The Angel of the Lord came
upon him, and a light shined in the
prison : and he smote Peter on the side,
and raised him up, saying, Arise up
quickly.

fierce,

A7it. The Angel said unto Peter :
Cast thy garment about thee, and follow
me.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^I^. at Tierce, Sexts, and Nones, as in

the Common of Apostles, p. 216.

278

PROPER OF SAINTS.

Seats.

Ant. And Peter went out, and fol-
lowed him : and wist not that it was
true which was done by the Angel.

Chapter. Acts xii.

\ ND behold, the Angel of the Lord
-^ came upon him, and a light shined
in the prison ; and he smote Peter on
the side, and raised him up, saying,
Arise up quickly. And his chains fell
oif from his hands.

Ant. May chains of earth be riven at
God's command : and opened wide the
gates of heaven stand.

Chapter. Acts xii.

"DETER went out, and followed him ;
-^ and wist not that it was true which
was done by the Angel.

Seconti ITeispers.

Tsalms of the Common of Apostles, p.
216, said under first Antiphon of
Lauds.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

!^iy. of the Common.

Hymn. Exultet codum laudibus^

f. and I^., p. 215.

Ant. to Mag. And when Peter was
come to himself, he said ; Now I know
of a surety that the Lord hath sent His
Angel : and hath delivered me out of the
hand of Herod, and from all the expect-
ation of the people of the Jews.

August 4. •
S. Dominic, Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Confessor not a
Bishop^ p. 224.

August 5.

S. Oswald, King and Martyr.

All of the Common of a Martyr^ p. 217,
except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who hast made this day
^ glorious with joyful and holy glad-
ness by the passion of Thy blessed ser-
vant Oswald : grant to our hearts an
increase of love and charity ; that as we
celebrate the shedding of his blood on
earth, so we may perceive the blessing
of his love in heaven. Through.

August 6.

The Transfiguration of our
Lord Jesus Christ.

dFirist Uespers-

Psalms of First Vespers of Christmas
Day, p. 91.

Ant. 1. Jesus took His disciples and
bringeth them up into an high moun-
tain : and was transfigured before them.

Ant. 2. And when Jesus was trans-
figured : Moses and Elias appeared unto
the disciples talking with the Lord.

Ant. 3. Then answered Peter, and
said unto Jesus, Lord, if Thou wilt, let
us make here three tabernacles : one for
Thee, and one for Moses, and one for
Elias.

Ant. 4. While he yet spake : behold,
a bright cloud overshadowed them.

Ant. 5. And behold a voice out of the
cloud, which said : This is My beloved
Son, in Whom I am well pleased ; hear
ye Him.

Cha.pter. Phil. III.
TTTE look for the Saviour, the Lord
^ ' Jesus Christ : Who shall change
our vile body, that it may be fashioned
like unto His glorious body, according
to the working whereby He is able even
to subdue all things unto Himself.

ly. Jesus, taking Peter and James,
and John his brother : He went up with
them into a high mountain apart, where,
transfiguring Himself, He shewed them
the excellence of His glory, 'f. That
seeing His Passion they should not be
troubled, but might be more firmly es-
tablished, y. He went up with them
into a high mountain apart, where,

THE TEAIfSFIGURATION OF OUE LORD JESUS CHRIST.

transfiguring Himself, He shewed them
the excellence of His glory, ly. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. I^. He went up
with them into a high mountain apart,
where, transfiguring Himself, He shewed
them the excellence of His glory.

Hymn. Cculestis formam glorice.

A TYPE of those bright rays on high
For which the Church hopes longingly,
Christ on the holy mountain shews,
"Where brighter than the sun He glows :

Tale for all ages to declare :

For with the three disciples there,

Where Moses and Elias meet.

The Lord holds converse, high and sweet.

The chosen witnesses stand nigh,
Of grace, the law, and prophecy :
And from the cloud the Holy One
Bears record to the Only Son.

With face more bright than noontide ray,
Christ deigns to manifest to-day
What glory shall be theirs above,
Who joy in God with perfect love.

And faithful hearts are raised on high
By this great vision's mystery ;
For which, in yearly course, we raise
The voice of prayer, and hymn of praise.

Thou, Father, Thou, Eternal Son,
Thou, Holy Spirit, Three in One,
To this same glory bring us nigh,
That we may see Thee eye to eye. Amen.

'f. Let us worship the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.

I^. Reigning in His Majesty.

Ard. to Mag. Tell the vision to no
man : until the Son of Man be risen
again from the dead.

Collect.

r\ GOD, Who by the testimony of the
^ Fathers didst confirm the sacraments
of faith in the transfiguration of Thine
Only-begotten Son, and didst wonder-
fully prefigure by the voice from the
bright cloud, the perfect adoption of
sons ; grant, we beseech Thee, that we
may be co-heirs of the King of glory,
and partakers of the same glory. Through
the same.

As on Festivals, p. 67, except the doxol-
ogy to the Mgmn, Salvator mundi,

which is that of Christmas, and so at
the ensuing Hours of this Festival.

'f. Let us worship the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.

^7. Reigning in His Majesty.
Fsahns of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Jesus came and touched His
disciples, fallen for fear of the heavenly
voice : and said, Arise, and be not
afraid.

Ant. 2. And when they had lifted up
their eyes : they saw no man, save
Jesus only.

Ant. 3. That He might receive wit-
ness from the law and from the prophets :
Jesus appeared transfigured between
Moses and Elias.

Ant. 4. The law was signified by
Moses and prophecy by Elias : who
were beheld talking with the Lord in
the mount, and shining with glory.

Ant. 5. And as they came down from
the mountain, Jesus charged them, say-
ing : Tell the vision to no man, until the
Son of man be risen again from the
dead.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
Hymn. 0 nata Lux de lumine.

0 LIGHT which from the Light hast birth !
Jesu, Redeemer of the earth ;
Thy suppliant flock vouchsafe to spare,
Receive our gift of praise and prayer.

Thou, Who for man's salvation's sake
Thyself hast deigned our flesh to take ;
O make us members true and sure
Of that Thy Body blest and pure.

Beyond the sun Thine aspect bright.
Thy garments as the snowdrift white ;
Creator, on the mountain shown.
Thou wast to chosen few made known.

The Prophets, wondrous Seer, with Thine
Thou didst as meet disciples join,
On both with matchless power bestow
Thee as eternal God to know.

The Father from His heavenly throne
Proclaims aloud the Only Son ;
And we with faithful hearts no less.
Thee, glorious King of Saints, confess.

0 may Thy servants day by day
Thy virtues in their lives display,
So unto joys beyond the skies,
In holy converse heavenward rise.

280

PROPER OF SAIXTS.

We speak Thy glorious praise abroad,

Eternal Kiner of kings, 0 God :

Who Threefold Deity, alone,

Dost reign through endless ages. One. Amen.

"f. Blessed be the Name of the Lord.
I^. From this time forth for evermore.

Ant. to Ben. To the three disciples,
troubled by the thought of His death :
lest they should doubt the resurrection
He foretold, the Lord in His transfigur-
ation shewed the glory He had pre-
dicted.

Ant. Jesus came and touched His
disciples, fallen for fear of the heavenly
voice : and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

'^. as Christmas, p, 95.

fierce.

Ant. And -when they had lifted up
their eyes : they saw no man, save Jesus
only.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

T^. Let us worship the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost : Alleluia,
Alleluia, "f. Reigning in glory. ly'.
Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. A hallowed day hath shone upon
us.

I^. Come, ye nations, and worship
the Lord.

Ant. That He might receive witness
from the law and from the prophets :
Jesus appeared transfigured between
Moses and Elias.

Chapter. 2 S. Peter i.

WE made known unto you the power
and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
but were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

I^. A hallowed day hath shone upon
us : Alleluia. Alleluia, f'. Come, ye
nations, and worship the Lord. ^7.
Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. Worship the Lord.
I^. In His holy temple.

Ant. And as they came down from
the mountain, Jesus charged them, say-
ing : Tell the vision to no man, until
the Son of Man be risen again from the
dead.

Chapter. 2 S. Peter i.

"U^OR He received from God the Father
-^ honour and glory, when there came
such a voice to Him from the excellent
glory. This is My beloved Son, in Whom
I am well pleased.

T^. Worship the Lord : Alleluia. Alle-
luia, y. In His holy temple. I^. Alle-
luia. Alleluia, y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. _ IV\ Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. Worship the Lord.

y. All ye angels of His.

The Second Vespers are superseded by
First Vespers of the Holy Name, unless
the Transfiguration he the feast of the
place.

£econtJ Vt%^tx%.

Psalms of Sunday said under first Ant.
of Lauds.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^. For the confirmation of the dis-
ciples, and their instruction in the true
faith : Moses and Elias appeared talking
with the Lord. y. For it was fitting
that the Gospel of Christ should receive
witness from the law and the prophets.
^7. Moses and Elias appeared talking
with the Lord. y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Ghost. I^. Moses and Elias appeared
talking with the Lord.

Hymn. 0 nata Lux de lumine,
y. and I^., as at Lauds.

Ant. to Mag. To-day, when the Father
spake, Moses and Elias were present in
glory with the transfigured Lord : and
spake of His death which He should
accomplish.

THE MOST STVEET NAME OF JESUS.

281

Memorial of the Holy Name of
Jesus.

Ant. But I will rejoice in the Lord,
and I will exult in Jesus my God : for
He that is mighty hath done to me great
things, and holy is His Name. Alleluia.

"f. All the world shall worship Thee,
and sing of Thee.

I^. And praise Thy Name.

Collect of the Holy Name.

August 7.

The most stveet ^ame of Jesus.

If this Office be used as a commemoration
through the t/ear, it may be said on any
day unhindered by a Vigil or Double
Feast (see Rubric on Commemorations) ,
except in Advent and Lent. Alleluia
is not said, except during the Octave of
the Feast and in Eastertide. At all
other times, in the Ip"!^. the 7-epetition
is from the*.

Ant. 1. From the rising up of the
sun unto the going down of the same :
the Lord's blessed Name of Jesus be
praised. [Alleluia.]

Laudate pueri. Psalm cxiii., p. 48.

Ant. 2. "Whosoever shall call on the
Name of the Lord : shall be saved.
[Alleluia.]

Dilexi. Psalm cxvi., p. 51.

Ant. 3. 0 Lord, Thou hast broken
my bonds in sunder : I will offer unto
Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and
will call upon the Name of the Lord.
[Alleluia.]

Credidi. Psalm cxvi. 10, p. 52.

Ant. 4. For thither the tribes go up,
even the tribes of the Lord : to testify
unto Israel, to give thanks unto the
Name of the Lord. [Alleluia.]

Lcetatus sum. Psalm cxxii., p. 54.

Ant. 5. In the presence of the Angels
will I sing praise unto Thee : I will

worship toward Thy holy temple, and
praise Thy Name, 0 Lord. [Alleluia.]

Conjitebor tibi. Psalm cxxxvui., p. 60.

Chapter. Phil. ii.

TTE humbled Himself, and became
-■-^ obedient imto death, even the death
of the Cross. "Wherefore God also hath
highly exalted Him, and given Him a
Name which is above every name : that
at the Name of Jesus every knee should
bow, of things in heaven, and things in
earth, and things under the earth.

I^. 0 praise the Lord with me, and
let us magnify His Name together : for
our heart shall rejoice in Him, because
we have hoped in His holy Name. "^.
Tell of all His marvellous works, sing
praise to His holy Name. I^. For our
heart shall rejoice in Him, because we
have hoped in His holy Name. ^.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son :
and to the Holy Ghost. I^". Because
we have hoped in His holy Name.

Hymx. Exidtet cor precordiis.

OLET the heart exulting beat,
When Jesus' holy Name resounds ;
Above all other it is sweet,
And in all gladness it abounds.

Jesus, Who comforteth in woe,
Jesus, Who heals the wounds of sin,
Jesus, Who curbs the fiends below,
Jesus, Who routs Death's anus within.

Jesus ! it soundeth sweetest, best,
In every measure, hymn, and song ;
And with its comfort soothes the breast.
And lifts us up, and makes us strong.

Let that great Name of Him the Lord,
Jesus, from tongues of all men peal ;
And let the voice and heart accord,
That every ill its sound may heal.

Jesu, Who savest sinners lost,
Be present as we kneel in prayer ;
Guide Thou the en-ing, tempest-tost.
And us, Thy guilty servants, spare.

O let Thy Name be pur defence,
In every'peril guard and stay,
And purging us from sin's offence.
Perfect us in the better way.

O Christ, all glory be to Thee,
Who shinest with this Name above,
Honour, and worship, majesty.
Be Thine, O Jesu, Lord of love.

282

PROPER OF SAINTS.

O Jesu, from the Virgin sprung,
All glory be ascribed to Thee,
Like praise be to the Father sung,
And Holy Ghost eternally. Amen.

'f. All the world shall worship Thee,
and sing of Thee.

I^. And praise Thy Name.

Ant. to Mag. But I will rejoice in
the Lord, and I will exult in Jesus my
God : for He that is mighty hath done
to me great things, and holy is His
Name. [Alleluia.]

Collect.
rf^ OD, "Which hast made the glorious
^^ Name of Jesus Christ Thy Son our
Lord most dear to Thy faithful people,
and most terrible to evil spirits ; grant,
we beseech Thee, that all we, who wor-
ship this Name on earth, may receive in
this life the sweetness of Thy holy con-
solations, and in the world to come, the
joy of exultation, and of eternal blessed-
ness in heaven. Through the same.
Memorial of the Transfiguration.

Ant. To-day, when the Father spoke,
Moses and Elias were present in glory
with the transfigured Lord : and spake
of His death which He should accom-
plish.

^ . Let us worship the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.

I^. Reigning in His Majesty.
Collect of the Transjiguration.

Ant. to Psalms. Have mercy upon me,
0 Lord : as Thou usest to do unto those
that love Thy Name.

Hymn. Alma chorus, p. 185, or
Jesus in pace imperat.

JESUS now reigns in Heaven, and thence
Sheds peace which passeth every sense ;
To this my eager spirit turns,
For this it longs, and pants, and yearns.

Where'er I go, where'er I stay,
I seek for Jesus every way ;
How happy when 1 find at last,
How joyous when I hold Him fast.

Thine own dear love, O Jesu ! this
Is very rapture, very bliss ;
A thousand, thousand times more sweet
Than heart can think or words repeat.

Good Jesu ! grant us to possess
Thy love's unfading loveliness ;
Give me by penitence to see
The glory of Thy Majesty.

All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Yirgin-born, to Thee ;
All glory, as 'is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

The Office Hymns, except Alma chorus
and Exultet cor, all take the Christ-
mas Doxology, as at Lauds.
Ant. to Nunc Dim. 0 King, glorious
among Thy Saints, Who art ever to be
praised, and yet art inefi'able : Thou,
Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are
called by Thy Name : leave us not, 0
our God; and in the day of judgment
vouchsafe to number us amongst Thy
Saints, 0 blessed King.

^. Our help is in the Name of the
Lord.

ly. Who hath made heaven and earth.
Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. His Name was called Jesus,
which was so named of the Angel :
before He was conceived in the womb.
[Alleluia.]

Ant. 2. 0 praise the Name of our
Lord Jesus Christ : because it is lovely,
and His mercy endureth for ever. [Al-
leluia.]

Ant. 3. As long as I live will I
magnify Thee, 0 Lord Jesus : and lift
up my hands in Thy Name. [Alleluia.]

Ant. 4. The righteous spoiled the un-
godly, and praised Thy holy Name, 0
Lord : and magnified with one accord
Thine hand, that fought for them. [Al-
leluia.]

Ant. 5. Young men and maidens, old
men and children, praise the Name of
the Lord : for His Name only is ex-
cellent. [Alleluia.]

Chapter. 1 Cor. i.
rr"iO all that in every place call upon
-^ the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord,
both theirs and ours : grace unto you,
and peace, from God our Father, and
the Lord Jesus Christ.
I^. Thanks be to God.

THE MOST SWEET NAME OF JESUS.

283

Hymn. Jesu auctor clementice.

JESU, Thou source of pity blest,
Thou hope and arladneps of the breast,
O stream of beautj', source of grace.
Delight of every heart and place !

Jesu, the Beauty Ang-els see,
The ears' ecstatic minstrelsy.
The nectar of the Heavenly Home,
The lips' delicious honey comb.

Flower of Virgin Mother blest,
Jesu, true sweetness, purest, best,
Of man the honour and the head.
Thy light of lights upon us shed.

More glorious than the sun to see,
More fragrant than the balsam-tree,
My heart's desire, and boast, and mirth,
Jesu, Salvation of the earth.

Jesu, "Who highest bounty art.
And wondrous joyaunce of the heart,
Of goodness the infinity,
Constrain us with Thy charity.

O King of Virtues, King renowned.
With glory and with victory crowned,
Jesu, by Whom all grace is given.
Thou honour of the courts of heaven !

Let choirs of Angels sing Thy Xame,
And echo all Thy matchless fame,
Jesus on joyful earth hath smiled,
And us with God hath reconciled.

All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born to Thee ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.

y. Blessed be the Name of the Lord
Jesus.

I^. From this time forth for evermore.

Ant. to Ben. Joseph, thou son of
David, fear not to take unto thee Mary
thy wife ; for that which is conceived in
her is of the Holy Ghost : and she shall
bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call
His Name Jesus ; for He shall save His
people from their sins.

Ant. His Name was called Jesus,
which was so named of the Angel :
before He was conceived in the womb.
[Alleluia.]

I^. as on Christmas Day, p. 95.

Ant. 0 praise the Name of our Lord
Jesus Christ : because it is lovely, and
His mercy endureth for ever. [Alleluia.]

Chapter as at Lauds.

I^. I will praise the Name of the
Lord * with a song. [Alleluia, Alleluia.]
y. And magnify it with thanksgiving.
^7. [Alleluia, Alleluia.] f . Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. I^. I will praise the
Name of the Lord with a song. [Alle-
luia, Alleluia.]

y. Praise the Lord, 0 my soul.

I^. And all that is within me praise
His holy Name.

Ant. As long as I live will I magnify
Thee, 0 Lord Jesus : and lift up my
hands in Thy Name. [Alleluia.]

Chapter. Col. iii.

TTTHATSOEVER ye do in word or

' ' deed, do all in the Name of the

Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and

the Father by Him.

I^. Praise the Lord * 0 my soul :
[Alleluia. Alleluia.] y. And all that is
within me, praise His holy Name. I^.
[Alleluia, Alleluia.] y. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. K'. Praise the Lord, 0
my soul. [Alleluia. Alleluia.]

y. Not unto us, 0 Lord, not unto us.

^7. But unto Thy Name give the
praise.

Nones,

Ant. Young men and maidens, old
men and children, praise the Name of
the Lord : for His Name only is ex-
cellent. [Alleluia.]

Chapter. 2 Thess. in.
"VrOW we command you, brethren, in
■^^ the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that ye withdraw yourselves from every
brother that walketh disorderly, and not
after the tradition which he received of
us.

^7. Not unto us, 0 Lord ; * not unto
us : [Alleluia, Alleluia], y. But unto
Thy Name give the praise. I^. [Alle-
luia, Alleluia], y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy

284

PEOPER OF SAINTS.

Ghost. I^. Not unto us, 0 Lord, not
unto us : [Alleluia, Alleluia].

f. Blessed be the Name of the Lord
Jesus.

I^. From this time forth for evermore.

Fsalms of First Vespers, said under First
Ant. of Lauds.
Chapter as at Lauds.
I^. But these are written, that ye
might believe that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of God : and that believing ye
might have life through His Name. 'f.
0 give thanks unto the Lord, and call
upon His Name ; tell the people what
things He hath done. I^. That believ-
ing ye might have life through His
Name. f". Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
Through His Name.

Hymx. Fxnltet cor precordiis,
y. and I^,, as at Lauds.
Ant. to Mag. Then Joseph being
raised from sleep, did as the Angel of
the Lord had bidden him, and took unto
him his wife : and knew her not till she
had brought forth her firstborn Son :
and he called His Name Jesus. [Alle-
luia.]

No memorials are said on this day, unless
the feast fall on Saturday, in which
case memorial is made of Sunday and
the Holy Trinity ; or on Sunday, when
memorial is made of the Sunday.
For observance of the Octave, see rubric
for Octave of the Visitation, p. 272 :
but when any Saint's Lay be kept, its
Compline is as on festivals in Trinity

August 10.

S. Laweence, Deacon and
Maktye.

Ant. to Psalms. My servant, fear not,
for I am with thee : if thou passest
through the fire, it shall not hurt thee.
Fsalms of the Feria.

Chapter. 2 Cor. ix.
TTE which soweth sparingly shall reap
-*-'- also sparingly; and he which soweth
bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

I^. Blessed Lawrence, cried and said,
I worship my God, and serve Him only :
and therefore I fear not thy torments.
^. My night has no darkness ; but all
glows in light, i^. And therefore I fear
not thy torments. ^. Gloi-y be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost, I^. And therefore I fear
not thy torments.

Hymn. Martyr Bei, p. 289.

"f. He hath dispersed abroad and given
to the poor.

I^. His righteousness remaineth for
ever.

Ant. to Mag. Blessed Lawrence laid
and burning upon the grating, said to
the tyrant : The riches of the Church
which thou dost seek have been carried
to the heavenly treasuries by the hands
of the poor.

Collect.
n RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
^ God, that in the unchanging light of
heaven we may worthily honour with
fervent faith the triumph achieved on
earth, in despite of the flames, by Thy
blessed martyr Lawrence, Through.

Memorial of the Holy Name.

Ant. "Whosoever shall call on the
Name of the Lord : shall be saved. Alle-
luia.

y. All the world shall worship Thee,
and sing of Thee.

I^. And praise Thy Name.

Collect of the Holy Name.

^. Ho hath dispersed abroad and
given to the poor.

I^. His righteousness remaineth for
ever.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. The martyr Lawrence entered
into the fire : and confessed the Name
of the Lord Jesus Christ.

S. LAWEENCE.

285

Ant. 2. The deacon Lawrence wrought
a good work : who by the sign of the
Cross enlightened the blind.

Ant. 3. My soul hangeth on Thee :
because my flesh is burnt in the fire for
Thee, my God.

Ant. 4. The Lord sent His Angel, and
delivered me from the midst of the fire :
and I was not burned.

Ant. 0. Blessed Lawrence prayed,
saying, I give Thee thanks, 0 Lord :
for Thou hast counted me worthy to
enter Thy gates.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
Hymx. Deus tuorum militum^
f. and-^.,^. 218.

Atit. to Ben. On the iron grating I
have not denied Thee to be God : and
lying over the fire I have confessed Thee
to be Christ : Thou hast tried me with
fire, and hast found no wickedness in
me ; Thou hast proved my heart, 0
Lord, and visited me in the night season.

Memorial of the Holy Name.

Ant. From the rising up of the sun
unto the going down of the same : the
Lord's blessed IS'ame of Jesus be praised.

y. Blessed be the Name of the Lord
Jesus.

ly. From this time forth for evermore.
Collect of the Holy Name.

©rime.

Ant. The martyr Lawrence entered
into the fire : and confessed the Name
of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cierce.

Ant. The deacon Lawrence wrought
a good work : who by the sign of the
Cross enlightened the blind.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

^71^. at Tierce, Sexts and Nones of

Common of a Martyr, p. 218.

Sexts.

Ant. My soul hangeth on Thee : be-
cause my flesh is burnt in the fire for
Thee, my God,

Chapter. 2 Cor. ix. 8, 9.
A ND God is able to make all grace
-^ abound toward you; that ye, always
having all sufficiency in all things, may
abound to every good work : as it is
written. He hath dispersed abroad; he
hath given to the poor ; his righteous-
ness remaineth for ever.

Nones.

Ant. Blessed Lawrence prayed, say-
ing, I give Thee thanks, 0 Lord : for
Thou hast counted me worthy to enter
Thy gates.

Chapter. 2 Cor. ix. 10.
'M'OW He that ministereth seed to the
-'-^ sower both minister bread for your
food, and multiply your seed sown,' and
increase the fruits of your righteousness.

Seeonti Uespers.

Psalms of the Feria, said under first Ant.
of Lauds.
Chapter as at Lauds.
Hymx. Be^.is tuorum militum,
f . and IV'., p. 218.
Ant. to Mag. Come, thou good and
faithful servant, come ; My Angels shaU
receive thee : for when burnt thou didst
not deny Me, when tried thou didst con-
fess Me.

Memorial of the Holy Name, p. 284.

August 12.

S. Clare, Virgix.

Memorial of a Virgin, p. 237.

August 14.
Octave of the Holy Name.

All as on the Festival, except that at First
Vespers the Fsalms are all said under
the first Ant.

[At Lauds.
Memorial of the Vigil.
Ant. Thy loving kindness is better
than the life itself : my lips shall praise
Thee.

PEOPER OF SAINTS.

t'. My soul is athirst for the living
God.

^7. When shall I come to appear
before the presence of God ?

Collect.

r^ GOD, Who didst vouchsafe to choose
^ the Virgin shrine of blessed Mary
wherein to rest : grant, we beseech Thee,
that, guarded by that defence, we may
joyfully assist at her festival. Who
livest.]

August 15.

The Repose of the Blessed
Virgin Mary.

Fsalms of the First Vespers of Christmas
Fay, p. 91.

Ant. 1. Thou art all fair, my love,
there is no spot in thee : thy lips drop
as the honey-comb, honey and milk are
under thy tongue : the smell of thine
ointments is better than all spices. The
winter is past, the rain is over and gone,
the flowers appear on the earth, the
vines give a good smell, and the voice of
the turtle is heard in our land. Arise,
my love, my fair one, and come from
Lebanon.

Ant. 2. My soul failed when my
Beloved spake : I sought Him, but I
could not find Him ; I called Him, but
he gave me no answer : the watchmen
that went about the city found me, they
smote me, they wounded me ; the keep-
ers of the walls took away my veil from
me. Daughters of Jerusalem, tell my
Beloved that I am sick of love.

Ant. 3. What is thy Beloved more
than another beloved, 0 thou fairest
among women? My Beloved is white
and ruddy, the chicfest among ten
thousand : His left Hand is under my
head, and His right Hand doth embrace
me.

Ant. 4. This is my Beloved, and this
is my Friend : 0 daughters of Jerusalem.

Ant. 5. I went down into the garden
of nuts to see the fruits of the valley,

and to see whether the vines flourished,
and the pomegranates budded : return,
return, 0 Shulamite; return, return,
that we may look upon thee.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv.
T\/'ITH all these I sought rest : and in
^ ^ whose inheritance shall I abide ?
So the Creator of all things gave me a
commandment, and he that made me
caused my tabernacle to rest,

^7. All generations shall call me
blessed : for He that is mighty hath
magnified me, and holy is His Name.
'f. My soul doth magnify the Lord, and
my spirit hath rejoiced in God my
Saviour. I^. For He that is mighty
hath magnified me. y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy
Ghost. ly. And holy is His Name.

Hymn. 0 quarn glorifca luce coruscas.

OWITH what glorious lustre resplendent
Shinest Thou, David's own royal de-
scendant,
Mary, the Virgin who loftily dwellest,
And in God's favour all women excellest.

Mother, yet all honour virginal bearing,
For the Lord of all angels a chamber pre-
paring,
Him in thy bosom thou chastely enshrinest,
And from thy womb cometh Christ the Di-
vinest,

AVhom the whole earth venerating adoreth,
Every knee bowing for ever imploreth,
From Whom we seek, with thee thy prayer

lending,
Light in our darkness, and joy never ending.

Father of lights, Thou these blessings bestow-
ing,

Grant for Thy Son, from the Holy Ghost flow-
rn?»

Wlio, as with Thee He in glory abideth,

All things for ever disposeth and guideth.

Amen.

f. Thou art the holy Mother of God.

I^. 0 Mary, ever virgin.

Ant. to Mag. Christ ascending above
the heavens prepared a place for His
most pure Mother : where she abideth,
ever mindful of us in her pity.

Collect. (S. Maur.j
r\ GOD, Who, regarding the humility
^ of the Blessed Virgin Mary, didst
exalt her to such excellent grace that of
her, according to the flesh, thine Only-

THE REPOSE OE THE BLESSED VIEGIN MARY.

287

Begotten Son should be born ; and, as
on this day, didst crown her with super-
abundant glory ; grant, we beseech
Thee, that we, humbling ourselves in
all things after her example, may attain
to be exalted. Through the same.
MexMorial of the Holy Name.

Ant. to Psalms. Of thee was born the
King of the whole earth : 0 holy Virgin
Mary.
Ant. to Nunc Dim. as on the Furifica-
tion^ p. 248.

f . Thou art the holy Mother of God.

I^. 0 Mary, ever virgin.
Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Mary is exalted : let Angels
rejoice, and bless the Lord with praise.

Ant. 2. The gates of Paradise were
closed to all by Eve : and again through
thee set open.

Ant. 3. Because of the savour of thy
good ointments thy name is as ointment
poured forth : therefore do the virgins
love thee.

Ant. 4. Thou art blessed of thy Son,
0 Mother : for through thee we have
received the Fruit of Life.

Ant. 5. Thou art beautiful and comely,
0 daughter of Jerusalem : terrible as an
army with banners.

Chapter as at First Vespers. '

Hymn. 0 gloriosafoemina, ]^. 2\l.

f. God hath elected her and pre-
elected her.

I^. And made her to dwell in His
tabernacle.

Ant. to Fen. "Who is this that looketh
forth as the morning, fair as the moon,
clear as the sun, and terrible as an army
with banners ?

Collect as at First Vespers.

Ant. to Psalms. Mary is exalted : let
Angels rejoice, and bless the Lord with
praise.

fierce.

Ant. The gates of Paradise were closed
to all by Eve : and again through thee
set open.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^I^. at Tierce, Sexts, and Nones, as on
the Purijication, p. 249.

Ant. Because of the savour of thy
good ointments thy name is as ointment
poured forth : therefore do the virgins
love thee.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv.

A ND so was I established in Sion.
-^ Likewise in the beloved city He
gave me rest, and in Jerusalem was my
power.

Nones.

Ant. Thou art beautiful and comely,
0 daughter of Jerusalem : terrible as an
army with banners.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv.

A ND I took root in an honourable
-^ people, even in the portion of the
Lord's inheritance.

Seeotttr Fespers.

Psalms as on Second Vespers of Christ-
mas Fay, p. 96, said under First
Antiphon of Lauds.

Chapter as at First Vespers.
I^. Fair Virgin of Paradise, dear to
the companions, garden enclosed, ever
blossoming in perpetual spring : whom
the whole world rightly praises. J. She
was found worthy to bring forth her
Lord. I^. Whom the whole world rightly
praises, 'f. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. Rightly praises.

Hymn. Lwtabundiis, p. 250.

f . Thou art the holy Mother of God.

1^. 0 Mary, ever Virgin.

Ant. to Mag. The Virgin Mary is

288

PROPER OF SAINTS.

exalted with joy : and dwells with Christ
for evermore.

Collect as at First Ves^jers.

For observance of the Octave see rubric for

Octave of the Visitation, p. 272.

August 20.

S. Eeenard, Confessor and
Abbot. ^'

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,

except the

Collect. (Paris.)

A GOD, "Who didst cause blessed Ber-
^ nard the Abbot, kindled with the fire
of Thy love, to be a burning and a
shining light in Thy Church ; grant that,
assisted by his prayers, we may burn
with the spirit of love, and walk before
Thee as children of light. Through.

August 21.

S. Jane Frances de Chantal,
Matron.*

All of the Common of a Matron, p. 229,
except the

Collect.

A LMIGHTY and merciful God, Who
-^ didst kindle in blessed Jane Frances
the fire of Thy love, endowing her with
marvellous fortitude in all the ways of
life on the path of perfection, and didst
will by her to enrich Thy Church with
new ofi'spring : vouchsafe to hear her
prayers, that we, acknowledging our
weakness, and leaning on the help of
Thy heavenly grace, may overcome all
adversities. Through.

August 22.

Octave of the Kepose of the
Blessed Virgin Mary.

All as on the Festival except that at First
Vespers the Pss. are all said under the
first Ant. and that at Second Vesjjers
the I^iy. are not said.

August 24.

S. Bartholomew, Apostle and
Martyr.

All of the Common of Apostles, p. 214,
except the

Collect.
r\ ALMIGHTY and everlasting God,
^ Who didst give to Thine Apostle
Bartholomew grace truly to believe and
to preach Thy Word ; grant, we beseech
Thee, unto Thy Church, to love that
Word which he believed, and both to
preach and receive the same. Through.

August 25.
S. Louis, King and Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Confessor, p. 224,
except the
Collect. (S, Maur.j
r\ GOD, Who amidst the deceits of an
^ earthly kingdom didst fill blessed
King Louis Thy servant with the spirit
of truth and soberness ; make us by his
example, lovers of the heavenly city for
which he yearned ; so that, despising all
transitorj' joys, we may hasten earnestly
to those that only shall abide. Through.

On the same day :

S. Hilda, Virgin and Abbess.

Memorial of a Virgin, p. 237.

August 28.

S. Augustine of Hippo, Bishop,

Confessor and Doctor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop Confessor,
p. 222, except the
Collect. (Paris.)
A LMIGHTY and merciful God, Who
-^ by Thy grace didst raise up blessed
Augustine to be a witness and defender
of the gospel in the Church : we be-
seech Thee shew forth in us the same
grace; that by Thy teaching we may
know Thy will, and by Thine operation
wo may also attain to perform the same
with a free heart. Through.

BEHEADING OF S. JOHN BAPTIST.

289

August 29.
Beheading of S. John Baptist.

Of the Common of a Martyr^ p. 217, till

Chapter. Prov. x.
rpHE hope of the righteous shall he
-*- gladness : hut the expectation of the
"vricked shall perish. The way of the
Lord is strength to the upright : but
destruction shall be to the workers of
iniquity.

^. The holy man, now about to re-
ceive rest for labour, constant in con-
fession of the Christian faith : like a
meek lamb bent his neck to the sword.
y. Rejoicing to be dissolved and to be
with Christ. I^. Like a meek lamb he
bent his neck to the sword. ^ . Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. ^7. Like a meek
lamb he bent his neck to the sword.

Hymn. Martyr Dei qui Vnicum.

THOU followest, Martyr of thy God,
The path the Only Son hath trod,
Thy conquered foes thou tread est down,
And gloriest in a victor's crown.

Thy prayers for us may yet obtain
The cleansing of each sinful stain.
May aid sin's sickness in its flight,
And make life's weary load more light.

The cruel chains are now unwound
That once thy sacred body bound ;
So may God's Son earth's fettei-s break
From us, for His own love's dear sake.

All praise to God the Father be ;
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee ;
All praise, as is for ever meet.
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

y. Thou hast crowned him, 0 Lord,
with glory and worship.

I^. Thou makest him to have do-
minion of the works of Thy hands.

Ant. to Mag. Herod the king sent
forth and laid hold on John, and bound
him in prison : for he said unto him, It
is not lawful for thee to have thy
brother's wife.

Collect. fPari^.J
GOD, Who didst vouchsafe to blessed
John Baptist to be in birth and death

the forerunner of Thy Son ; grant that
as he was slain for truth and righteous-
ness' sake, so we may fight unto death
for truth and righteousness. Through.

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 218,
except

Chapter as at First Vespers, and

Ant. to Ben. The king commanded
an executioner to behead John in the
prison : and when his disciples heard of
it, they came and took up his corpse,
and laid it in a tomb.

Collect as at First Vespers.

At Prijne, Tierce, Sexts, Nones, all of
the Common, except these Chapters.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Chapter. Prov. x.
'TiHE righteous shall never be re-
-*- moved; but the wicked shall not
inhabit the earth.

Nones,

Chapter. Prov. xi.

'THE righteous is delivered out of

-^ trouble, and the wicked cometh in
his stead.

Seconli Uespers.

All of the Common, except
Chapter as at First Vespers, and

Ant. to Mag. The disciples of blessed
John came : and took up his body, and
buried it.

Collect as at First Vespers.

August 31.

S. Atdan, Bishop and Con-
fessor.*'

All of the Common of a Bishop and Con-
fessor, p. 222, except the
19

290

PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

Collect.

OGOD, Who hast exalted blessed
Aydan Thy Confessor and Bishop to
the glory of eternal blessedness ; merci-
fully grant, we beseech Thee, that we
Thy servants may obtain in heaven the
blessings which he proclaimed by his
life of unwearied warfare upon earth.
Through.

FEASTS OF SEPTEMBER.

[On the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Dead.]

September 7.
S. Etuetitjs, Bishop and Con-

FESSOE.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor y p. 222.

September 8.

The Nativity of the Blessed
Virgin Maey.

Fsalms as at First Vespers of Christmas
Bay, p. 91.

Ant. 1. There shall come a Star out
of Jacob : and a Sceptre shall rise out
of Israel.

Ant. 2. The ark went upon the face
of the waters : and the waters prevailed
exceedingly upon the earth.

Ant. 3. The Lord Himself shall give
you a sign : Behold, a Virgin shall con-
ceive, and bear a Son.

Aoit. 4. When she which travaileth
hath brought forth : then the remnant
of his brethren shall return unto the
children of Israel.

Ant. 5. The same is the woman :
whom the Lord hath pointed out for my
Master's Son.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv.

AS the vine brought I forth pleasant
savour, and my flowers are the fruit
of honour and riches.

I^. The stem of Jesse hath brought
forth a branch and the branch a Flower :
and on that Flower the Holy Ghost doth
rest. y. The Virgin Mother of God is
the branch, the Flower is her Son. ^.
And upon that Flower the Holy Ghost
doth rest. y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. The Holy Ghost doth rest.

Hymn. Ave, maris Stella, p. 210.

y. Holy Mother of God, ever Virgin
Mary.

I^. Thou pleadest for us to the Lord
our God.

Ant. to Mag. The work is great, for
the palace is not for men : but for the
Lord God.

Collect. (Brev. Paris.)
r^ OD, Who in Thy good pleasure didst
^ will to reconcile the world unto
Thyself; grant, we beseech Thee, that
we who joyfully celebrate the Nativity
of the Virgin Mary, Mother of our
Saviour Christ, may, assisted by her
prayers, attain the salvation wrought
out for us by her Son. Who liveth.

dTompline,

Ant. to Psalms. Blessed art thou, 0
Mother : spotless and glorious Virgin.

Ant. to Nunc Dim. as on the Purification^
p. 248.

y. The Lord shall come down like
the rain into a fleece of wool.

I^. Even as the drops that water the
earth.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Who is she that looketh forth
as the morning : fair as the moon, clear
as the sun .^

Ant. 2. My dove, my undefiled is but
one : she is the only one of her mother,
she is the choice one of her that bare her.

Ant. 3. The daughters saw her and
blessed her : yea, the queens, and they
praised her.

Ajit. 4. Arise, and come away, 0 my
dove : let me see thy countenance.

THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIEGIN MARY.

291

Ant. 5. How fair and how-
art thou : 0 love, for delights.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. 0 gloriosa fcemina,

f. andVg.,V- 211-

Ant. to Be7i. For hehold, darkness

shall cover the earth, and gross darkness

the people : hut the Lord shall arise

upon thee.

Ant. "Who is she that looketh forth
as the morning : fair as the moon, clear
as the sun ?

The lyS/. are said with this

^. Thou Who wast born of the Virgin
Mary.

Ant. My dove, my undefiled is but
one : she is the only one of her mother,
she is the choice one of her that bare
her.

Chapter as at First Vesjjers.

lyi^. at Tierce, Sexts, and Nones as on

the Purijication, p. 249.

Ant. The daughters saw her and
blessed her : yea, the queens, and they
praised her.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv. 19, 20.
/^OME unto me, all ye that be desirous
^ of me, and fill yourselves with my
fruit. For my memorial is sweeter
than honey, and mine inheritance than
the honey-comb.

Nones,

Ant. How fair and how pleasant art
thou : 0 love, for delights.

Chapter. Ecclus. xxiv. 22.
TTE that obeyeth me shall never be
-•-^ confounded ; and they that work
by me shall not do amiss.

Seconti Vt%^zx%.

Psalms as at Second Vespers of Christ-
mas Daf/j p. 96, said under first Ant.
of Lauds.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^. Mary, star of the sea, she who
was to give birth to the Son of Eight-
eousness, the Most High King : upon
this day was born. y. In the heavenly
light, rejoice ye faithful. I^. She who
was to give birth to the Son of Right-
eousness, the Most High King : upon
this day was born, 'f . Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^^. She who was to give
birth to the Son of Righteousness, the
Most High King : upon this day was
born.

Hymn. Lcetabundus, p. 250.

"f . God hath elected her and pre-
elected her.

I^. And made her to dwell in His
tabernacle.

Ant. to Mag. Out of thee shall He
come forth imto Me that is to be Ruler
in Israel : Whose goings forth have been
from of old, from everlasting. And this
Man shall be the peace.

September 14.

The Exaltation of the Holy
Cross.

All, hut the Collect, of the Invention of the
Holy Cross, p. 258, except that Alleluia
is only said in the I^^?. at Prime.
Collect.
f\ GOD, Who hnst vouchsafed to re-
^ deem the human race by the precious
Blood of Thine Only-Begotten Son
Jesus Christ ; mercifully grant that all
who venerate His life-giving Cross may
be delivered from the bonds of their
sins. Through the same.

September 16.
S. NiNiAN, Bishop and Con-
fessor.''^

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222, except the
Collect.
GOD, Who hast made this day
honourable to us by the feast of

PEOPEE OP SAINTS.

vSed Ninian, Thy Confessor and
.shop ; mercifully grant, that they
■who have received the light of Thy
truth from his teaching, may, assisted
by his intercession, come to the joys of
eternal life. Through.

September 17.
S. Lambert, Bishop and Con-

PESSOE."^'

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor^ p. 222.

September 21.

S. Matthew, Apostle, Evan-
gelist AND Maetye.

Ant. to Psalms. He pleased God, and
was beloved of Him : for grace and
mercy is to His Saints, and He hath a
care for His elect.

Psalms of the Feria.

Chapter. Ezek. i.

AS for the likeness of their faces, they
four had the face of a man, and the
face of a lion, on the right side: and
they four had the face of an ox on the
left side ; they four also had the face of
an eagle.

I^. The living creatures ran and re-
turned as the appearance of a flash of
lightning : their appearance was like
burning coals of fire ; and out of the fire
went forth lightning. J. It went up
and down among the living creatures.
ly. Their appearance was like burning
coals of fire ; and out of the fire went
forth lightning, f". Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. And out of the tire
went forth lightning.
Hymn. Annue Christe, f. and B^. of the

Common of Apostles and Evangelists,

p. 215.

Ant. to Mag. I John looked, and be-
hold a door was opened in heaven ; and
behold a throne was set in heaven, and

One sat on the throne : and in the midst
of the throne, and round about the
throne were four living creatures full of
eyes before and behind, giving glory
and honour and thanks to Him that sat
on the throne, Who liveth for ever and
ever.

Collect.
r\ ALMIGHTY God, Who by Thy
^ blessed Son didst call Matthew from
the receipt of custom to be an Apostle
and Evangelist ; grant us grace to for-
sake all covetous desires, and inordinate
love of riches, and to follow the Same.
Who liveth.

^ . Thou hast given an heritage.

I^. Unto those that fear Thy Name,
0 Lord.

Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. Beloved of God and men are
the holy Evangelists : who adorned the
times of Christ with good odour to the
end of their lives.

Ant. 2. The Saints shewed the glory
of their works in the congregation :
therefore their memory is blessed for
ever.

Ant. 3. Out of all men these praised
the holy Name of the Lord : that they
might magnify the name of His holiness.

Ant. 4. The Lord filled them with
the spirit of wisdom and understanding :
joy and exultation He laid in store for
them.

Ant. 5. Their work was wrought in
truth ; therefore in their land they shall
have double : and everlasting joy shall
be theirs in Christ.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Exultet caelum laudibtcs,
^. and ^7., as in the Common, p. 215.

Ant. to Ben. In the midst of the
throne, and round about the throne,
were four living creatures, having each
of them six wings, and full of eyes
within : and they rest not day and
night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord
God Almighty, which was, and is, and
is to come.

S. MATTHEW.

293

In Embe^'tide the Feria is commemorated
at Lauds.

Ant. Beloved of God and men are
the holy Evangelists : who adorned the
times of Christ with good odour to the
end of their lives.

fierce.

Ant. The Saints shewed the glory of
their works in the conyregiition : there-
fore their memory is blessed for ever.
Chapter as at First Vespers.

The lyi^. at Tierce, Sexts, and Nones of
the Common, p. 216.

Ant. Out of all men these praised the
holy Name of the Lord : that they might
magnify the name of His holiness.

Chapter. Ezek. i.
A S for the likeness of the living crea-
-^ tures, their appearance was like
burning coals of fire, and like the ap-
pearance of lamps.

Ant. Their work was wrought in
truth ; therefore in their land they shall
have double : and everlasting joy shall
be theirs in Chi-ist. *

Chapter. Ezek. i.
TT went up and down among the living
-^ creatures ; and the fire was bright,
and out of the fire went forth lightning.
And the living creatures ran and re-
turned as the appearance of a flash of
lightning.

SecontJ Ufspexs,

Antiphons and Psalms of the Common,
p. 216.
Chapter as at First Vespers.
ly. When the living creatures went,
the wheels went by them : whitherso-
ever the Spirit was to go, they went :
and the wheels were lifted up over
against them. ^. When those were
lifted up from the earth, the wheels were

lifted up over against them. ly. Whither-
soever the Spirit was to go, they went :
and the wheels were lifted up over
against them. y. Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. I^. And the wheels were
lifted up over against them.

Hymn. Exultet cesium,

y. and R7. of the Common, p. 215.

Ant. to Mag. The holy Evangelists

sought out the wisdom of the elders :

and by their words confirmed the sayings

of the prophets.

September 22.
S. Maueice and his CoiTP anions,

Makttes.*
All of the Common of Many Martyrs,

p. 219, except the

Collect. (Paris.)
r\ GOD, Who art the strength of them
^ that fight for Thee, and the crown
of them that conquer through Thee :
grant, we beseech Thee, that we who
proclaim Thy power in the sufferings of
the blessed martyrs, Maurice and his
companions, may by the same power be
strengthened in steadfastness of faith
against the enemies of our salvation.
Through.

On the same day :

S. Thoitas of Villak-oya,
Bishop and Coxfessoe.
Manorial of a Bishop and Confessor,
p. 236.
Collect. (Eoman.)
r\ GOD, Who didst bestow on the
" blessed Bishop Thomas the grace
of wonderful pity for the poor : vouch-
safe, we beseech Thee, while he pleads
for us, to pour the riches of Thy mercy
upon those who pray to Thee. Through.

September 23.

S. Adamnan, Confessoe ai^d

Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224.

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PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

September 26.
S, Ctpeian, Bishop and Makttr.*

All of the Common of a 3Iartyr, p. 217,
exceiot the
Collect. (Paris.)
pRANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
^ that the holy px'ayers of blessed
Cyprian may commend us unto Thee ;
for he shone resplendent both in the
vigour of his priesthood, and in the tri-
umph of his glorious passion. Through.

September 27.

SS. COSMAS AND DaMIAN,

Maettes.^'

All of the Common of Many Martyrs^
p. 219.

September 29.
S. Michael and all Angels.

Ant. to Fsalms. The heavenly host
adore the Son of the great King : Cheru-
bin and Seraphin proclaim Him holy.
Fsalms of the Feria.
Chapter. Eev. i.
C\ OD signified things which must
^-^ shortly come to pass ; by His Angel
unto His servant John : who bare record
of the word of God, and of the testimony
of Jesus Christ, and of all things that
he saw.

I^. Thee, Holy Lord, all Angels praise
in the highest, saying : Thou art worthy,
0 Lord, to receive : glory and honour.
y. Cherubin also and Seraphin proclaim
Thee holy, with all the ranks of heaven,
saying. I^. Thou art worthy, 0 Lord,
to receive glory and honour. '^. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son : and to
the Holy Ghost. "^. Glory and honour.

Hymn. Tibi Christe Splendor Fatris.

THEE, 0 Christ, the Father's Splendour,
Life and virtue of the heart,
In the presence of the Angels

Sinf? we now with tuneful art :
Meeth' in altei'nate chorus
Bearing our responsive part.

Thus we praise with veneration

All the armies of the sky ;
Chiefly him, the warrior Primate

Of celestial chivalry :
Michael, who in princely virtue

Cast Ahaddon from on high.

By whose watchful care, repelling,

King of Everlasting grace !
Every ghostly adversary.

All things evil, all things base ;
Grant us of Thine only goodness

In Thy paradise a place.

Laud and honour to the Father ;

Laud and honour to the Son ;
Laud and honour to the Spirit ;

Ever Three and ever One :
Consubstantial, Co-eternal,

While unending ages run. Amen.

"f". In the presence of the Angels will
I sing praise unto Thee.

I^. I will worship toward Thy holy
temple, and praise Thy Name, 0 Lord.

Ant. to Mag. "When John discerned
the sacred mystery, Michael the Arch-
angel sounded his trumpet : pardon us,
0 Lord our God, that openest the book,
and breakest the seals thereof. Alleluia.

Collect.
A EVERLASTING God, Who hast
^ ordained and constituted the services
of Angels and men in a wonderful order;
mercifully grant, that as Thy holy
Angels alway do Thee service in heaven,
so by Thy appointment they may suc-
cour and defend us on earth. Through.

y. The smoke of the incense ascended
up.

I^"". Before God out of the Angel's
hand.

Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1, "When Michael the Archangel
had fought with the dragon, I heard a
voice, saying : Salvation unto our God.
Alleluia.

Ant. 2. When the dragon had joined
battle with Michael the Archangel : there
was heard a voice of thousands of thou-
sands, saying, Salvation unto our God.

Ant. 3. The accuser of our brethren
is cast down, and they overcame him :
therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that
dwell in them.

S. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS.

295

Ant. 4. 0 ye Angels of the Lord :
bless ye the Lord for ever.

Ant. 5. Angels, archangels, thrones,
and dominions, principalities and powers,
virtues of heaven : praise the Lord of
heaven. Alleluia.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn.

Christe sanctorum decus Angelorum.

CHRIST, of the holy Angels light and glad-
ness,
Maker and Saviour of the human race,
O may we reach the world unknown to sadness,
And see Thy face.

Angel of peace, may Michael to our dwelling
Down from high heaven in mighty calmness

come,
Breathing all peace, and hideous war dispeUing
To hell's dark gloom.

Angel of might, may Gabriel swift descending
Far from our gates our ancient foes repel,
And, as of old o'er Zacharias bending,
In temples dwell.

Angel of health, may Eaphael lighten o'er us,
To every sick bed speed his healing flight,
In deeds of doubt direct the way before us,
Guide us aright.

Mary, the harbinger of peace supernal.
Mother of God, with all the Angel train.
All Saints be with us, till the bliss eternal
In Christ we gain.

Be this by Thy thrice holy Godhead granted.
Father and Son, and Spirit ever blest ;
Whose glory by the Angel host is chanted.
By all confest. Amen.

y. Praise the Lord, all ye Angels of
His.

I^. Praise Him, all His host. Alle-
luia.

Ant. to Ben. There was silence in
heaven when the dragon joined battle :
and Michael fought with him, and won
the victory. Alleluia.

Ant. "WTien Michael the Archangel
had fought with the dragon, I heard a
voice, saying : Salvation unto our God.
Alleluia.

lyi^. with Alleluia.

fierce.

Ant. When the dragon had joined
battle with Michael the Archangel : there

was heard a voice of thousands of thou-
sands, saying, Salvation unto our God.
Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^. An Angel stood at the altar : Al-
leluia, Alleluia, y. Having a golden
censer in his hand. I^. Alleluia, Alle-
luia, y. Glory be the Father, and to
the Son : and to the Holy Ghost. I^.
An Angel stood at the Altar : Alleluia,
Alleluia.

y. The smoke of the incense ascended
up.

R7. Before God out of the Angel's
hand.

Ant. The accuser of our brethren is
cast down, and they overcame him :
therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that
dwell in them.

Chapter. Rev. xii.
A ND there was war in heaven : Michael
-^ and his Angels fought against the
dragon ; and the dragon fought and his
angels, and prevailed not ; neither was
their place found any more in heaven.

R7. The smoke of the incense ascended
up : Alleluia. Alleluia, y. Before God
out of the Angel's hand. I^. Alleluia.
Alleluia, y. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
RJ. The smoke of the incense ascended
up : Alleluia. Alleluia.

y. In the presence of the Angels will
I sing praise unto Thee.

I^. I will worship toward Thy holy
temple, and praise Thy Name, 0 Lord.

Ant. Angels, archangels, thrones and
dominions, principalities and powers,
virtues of heaven : praise the Lord of
heaven. Alleluia.

Chapter. Rev. viii.
nnHERE was silence in heaven about
-'- the space of half an hour. And I
saw the seven angels which stood before
God ; and to them were given seven
trumpets.

^7. In the presence of the Angels will

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I sing praise unto Thee : Alleluia. Al-
leluia. S- I will worship toward Thy
holy temple, and praise Thy Name, 0
Lord. I^. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. Glory
he to the Father, and to the Son : and
to the Holy Ghost. ^?. In the presence
of the Angels will I sing praise unto
Thee : Alleluia. Alleluia.

"f . Praise the Lord, all ye Angels of
His.

I^. Praise Him, all His host. Alle-
luia.

Fsahns of the Feria said under first

Ant. of Lauds.

Hymn. Christe Sanctorum^

'f. and 'B^., as at Lauds.

The rest as at First Vespers, except the

Ant. to Mag. Michael, Gahriel, Cheru-

hin and Seraphin, continually do cry :

Thou art worthy, 0 Lord, to receive

glory. Alleluia.

September 30.
S. Jerome, Peiest, Confessob

AND DOCTOE/'''

All of the Common of a Confessor, p. 222,

except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, "Who through blessed Jerome
^ Thy Priest and Confessor hast
vouchsafed to make known to us the
truth of Holy Scripture, and its hidden
meanings ; grant, we beseech Thee, that
we who keep his festival may receive
teaching from his doctrine, and help
from his prayers. Through.

FEASTS OF OCTOBER.

[Ow the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Lead.']

October 1.
S. Remigius, BrsHOP and

CONFESSOE.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and Con-
fessor, p. 222.

October 2.
The Holy Gfaedian Angels.

Psalms of the Feria.

Ant. \. Behold, I send an Angel be-
fore thee : to keep thee in the way, and
to bring thee into the place which I
have prepared.

Ant. 2. If thou shalt indeed obey his
voice, and do all that I speak : then I
will be an enemy unto thine enemies.
For Mine Angel shall go before thee.

Ant. 3. I will bring you away peace-
ably, saith the Lord : for Mine Angel is
with you, and I myself caring for your
souls.

Ant. 4. He had power over the Angel
and prevailed : he found him in Bethel.

Ant. 5. The Lord heard our voice,
and sent an Angel : and brought us forth
out of Egypt.

Chapter. Is. lxiii.
TN all their affliction He was afflicted,
-"- and the Angel of His presence saved
them : in His love and in His pity He
redeemed them ; and He bare them, and
carried them all the days of old.

^7. There shall no evil happen unto
thee ; for He shall give His Angels charge
over thee to keep thee in all thy ways :
they shall bear thee in their hands,
that thou hurt not thy foot against a
stone, f". The Angel said unto me, I
am thy fellow-servant, and of thy breth-
ren the prophets ; worship God. I^.
They shall bear thee in their hands,
that thou hurt not thy foot against a
stone. T. Glory be to the Father, and
to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
B^. There shall no evil happen unto
thee; for Ho shall give His Angels
charge over thee to keep thee in all thy
ways : they shall bear thee in their
hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against
a stone.

Hymn.
Custodes hominum psaltimus Angelos.

WATCHFUL guardians of men,
Sing we the Angel host,
Whom God sends from His throne,
Aids to be unto us, i

THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS.

297

When our foes lie in wait,

Crafty and rancorous,
Seeking -whom they may spoliate.

That fierce Angel of pride

Roameth about the fold ;
Lost for him is the joy —

Joy of his heritage.
Now he burns to ensnare

Souls of the chosen ones,
Whom God calls to His Paradise.

Guardian, come to our help,

Keep and watch over us ;
Thou hast charge to avert

Ills of the weary soul.
Come, then, drive from our heart

All that disquiets us.
All that mars our tranquillity.

Now be glory and praise

Unto the Trinity,
By Whom all things arp ruled,

Earthly and heavenly ;
"WTiose great honour and might

Through all eternity
Now and ever be glorified. Amen.

'f. The Angel of the Lord tarrieth
round about them that fear Him.
I^. And delivereth them.

Ant. to Mag. 0 Lord of heaven, send
a good Angel before us : and through
the might of Thine arm let those be
stricken with terror that come against
Thy holy people to blaspheme.

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who by an ineffable Provi-
^ dence hast vouchsafed to send Thy
holy Angels to guard us ; grant to Thy
suppliants, that we may be defended by
their protection in this life, and in the
next, be gladdened by their companion-
ship. Through.

■f . 0 praise the X.ord, ye Angels of
His.

ly. Ye that excel in strength, and
hearken unto the voice of His words.
Fsalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. God, "Which dwelleth in
heaven, prosper your journey : and the
Angel of God keep you company.

Ant. 2. The Lord, before Whom I
walk, will send His Angel with thee :
and prosper thy way.

Ant. 3. Blessed be God that hath sent

His Angel : and delivered His servants
that trusted in Him.

Ant. 4. The Angel of the Lord an-
swered and said, 0 Lord of hosts : how
long wilt Thou not have mercy on Jeru-
salem and on the cities of Judah, against
which Thou hast had indignation .^

Ant. o. I have set watchmen upon
thy walls, 0 Jerusalem : which shall
never hold their peace day nor night.

Chapter. 2 Kings vi.

A ND when the servant of the man of
-'-^ God was risen early and gone forth,
behold, an host compassed the city both
Math horses and chariots. And his ser-
vant said unto him, Alas, my master !
how shall we do .'' And he answered,
Fear not : for they that be with us are
more than they that be with them.

Hymn. Merne Rector siderum.

ETERNAL Ruler of the sky,
Whose might hath made and governs all ;
Beneath Thy care and loving eye.
All things Thou hast created fall.

Hear Thou the cry of sinful man,
As spread the gloomy shades of night ;

Our souls enlighten Thou anew
Who gav'st the word, " Let there be light."

Send Thou the Angel Thou didst set
To be our guardian and our friend ;

May He from taint of sin and death
Our soul and all its powers defend.

The wily serpent's envious craft

May his angelic might destroy,
Lest Satan's net and snares unseen.

Our heedless souls with guile annoy.

Far from our land may he repel

Alami of war and bloody fray.
Give tranquil peace to Chi'istian homes,

Drive plague and pestilence away.

Glory to God the Father be.
Whose mercy sends the Angel host

To guard the souls by Christ set free,
And hallowed by the Holy Ghost. Amen.

^. He bowed the heavens also, and
came down.

I^. He rode upon the Cherubim.

Ant. to Ben. Their Angels do alway
behold the face of My Farther : Which
Is in heaven.

Ant. God, Which dwelleth in heaven.

PEOPER OF SAINTS.

prosper your journey : and the Angel
of God keep you company.

Cierce,

Ant. The Lord, before Whom I walk,
•will send His Angel with thee : and
prosper thy way.

Chapter as at Lauds.

^7. Rise up, 0 Lord : and let Thine
enemies be scattered. ^ . And let thr-m
that hate Thee flee before Thee. R7.
And let Thine enemies be scattered.
y. Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost. Ip'. Rise
up, 0 Lord : and let Thine enemies be
scattered.

y. Let their way be dark and slip-
pery.

^7. And let the Angel of the Lord
persecute them.

Ant. Blessed be God that hath sent
His Angel : and delivered His servants
that trusted in Him.

Chapter. Zech. ix.
T "WILL encamp about Mine house
-*- because of the army, because of him
that passeth by, and because of him that
returneth : and no oppressor shall pass
through them any more : for now have
I seen with Mine eyes.

Ip'. Let their way be : dark and slip-
pery. '^ . And let the Angel of the
Lord persecute them. I^. Dark and
slippery, f". Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
^7. Let their way be : dark and slippery.

"f". 0 Lord my God, Thou art become
exceeding glorious.

^7. He maketh His Angels spirits,
and His ministers a flaming fire.

Nones.

Ant. I have sot watchmen upon thy
walls, 0 Jerusalem : which shall never
hold their peace day nor night.
Chapter. Eccles. v.
OUFFER not thy mouth to cause thy
^ flesh to sin ; neither say thou before
the Angel that it was an error : where-

fore should God be angry at thy voice,
and destroy the work of thine hands .'^

Ip'. 0 Lord my God : Thou art become
exceeding glorious, "f. He maketh His
Angels spirits, and His ministers a flam-
ing fire. 1^7. Thou art become exceed-
ing glorious, y . Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost.
I^. 0 Lord my God : Thou art become
exceeding glorious.

y. The chariots of God are twenty
thousand, even thousands of Angels.

I^. And the Lord is among them.

Seconti Ue.spers.

Psalms of the Feria.

Ant. 1. Take heed that ye despise
not one of these little ones, for I say
unto you : That in heaven their Angels
do alway behold the face of my Father
Which is in heaven.

Ant. 2. I say unto you. There is joy
in the presence of the Angels of God :
over one sinner that repenteth.

Ant. 3. And He shall send His Angels :
and they shall gather together His elect.

Ant. 4. Are they not all ministering
spirits : sent forth to minister for them
who shall be heirs of salvation .^

Ant. 5. They fell down before the
Lamb, having every one of them harps :
and golden vials full of odours, which
are the prayers of Saints.

Chapter. Gen. xxxn.

A ND Jacob went on his way, and the
-'-^ Angels of God met him. And when
Jacob saw them, he said. This is God's
host.

Hymn, y. and I^., as at Lauds.

Ant. to Mag. One of the Angels
shewed me the great city, heavenly
Jerusalem : and it had twelve gates, and
at the gates twelve Angels.

On the same day :

S. Thomas of Hereford, Bishop
and Confessor.

Memorial of a Bishop and Confessor,
p. 236.

SS. FEANCIS, THEEESA.

299

October 4.

S. Feancis of Assist.

All of the Common of a Confessor not a
Bishop, p. 224, except the

Collect, f Paris, j
r\ GOD Who hast not disdained to re-
^ veal Thyself to the childlike and
lowly of heart : grant, we beseech Thee,
that after the example of blessed Francis
we may learn to count the wisdom of
this world as foolishness, and only to
know Jesus Christ crucified. Who liveth.

October 6.

S. Paith, Yiegin and Maette.*

All of the Common of a Virgin and
Martyr, p. 226.

October 7.
S. Beuno, Confessoe and Abbot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,
except the

Collect. fS. Maur.j
A LMIGHTY and everlasting God, Who
-^ for them that forsake the world hast
prepared mansions in heaven : we hum-
bly entreat Thy boundless mercy that,
blessed Bruno interceding, we may faith-
fully fulfil our vows, and attain in peace
to the promises Thou hast bestowed on
them that persevere to the end. Through.

October 9.

S. Denys and his Companions,
Maetyes.*

All of the Common of 3Iany Martyrs,
p. 219, except the

Collect. (Aberdeen.)
r\ GOD, Who on this day didst strength-
^ en blessed Denys with the grace of
constancy in suficring, and Who didst
cause Rusticus and Eleutherius to be
joined with him in setting forth Thy
glory to the Gentiles : grant, we beseech
Thee, that after their example we may

despise the pleasures of this world, and
fear none of its adversities. Through.

October 10.

S. Paulinus of Yoek, Bishop

AND Confessoe.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

October 12.

S. "WiLFEiD, Bishop and

Confessoe.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222.

October 13.
Teanslation of S. Edwaed, King

AND Confessoe.*

All of the Common of a Confessor not a

Bishop, p. 224.

October 15.
S. Theeesa, Viegin.*

All of the Common of a Virgin not a
Martyr, p. 228, except at

'f . and 1^7. after Hymn.

^. Forget also thine own people and
thy Father's house.

I^. So shall the King have pleasure
in thy beauty.

Ant. to Mag. The people shall tell of
her wisdom : and the Church shall shew
forth her praise.

f^. and I^. after Hymn.

f. The Lord shall help her.

I^. And that right early.

Ant. to Ben. The Lord gave her wis-
dom, and prudence exceeding gTcat : and
largeness of heart, like as the sand which
is on the sea shore.

Collect. (Roman.)
r\ GOD, Who by the teaching and ex-
^ ample of blessed Theresa, hast raised

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PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

up to Thyself servants and handmaidens,
to fill them with Thy spirit : grant that
we, aided by her prayers, and followino-
in her steps, may receive the food of
heav^enly doctrine, and glow with the
desire of true perfection. Through.

October 17.

Teanslation of S. Etheldeed,
YiEGiN, Queen and Abbess.

All of the Common of a Virgin not a
Martyr, p. 228.

October 18.

S. Luke, Evangelist.

All as on the Festival of S. Matthew,
p. 292, except the

Collect.
A LMIGHTY God, Who calledst Luke
-^ the Physician, whose praise is in
the Gospel, to be an Evangelist, and
Physician of the soul; may it please
Thee, that, by the wholesome medicines
of the doctrine delivered by him, all the
diseases of our souls may be healed.
Through the merits.

October 19.
S. Petee of Alcantaea, Peiest

AND CoNFESSOE.*

All of the Common of a Confessor not a
Bishop, p. 224, except the

Collect. (Roman.)

OGOD, Who didst bestow on blessed
Peter Thy Confessor, the gift of
marvellous penitence and high con-
templation : grant, we beseech Thee,
that by the mortification of our flesh we
may the more readily attain to heavenly
joys. Through.

On the same day :

S. Eeideswide, Yiegin.

Memorial of a Vi7-qin not a Martyr,

p. 237.

October 21.

S. HiLAEioN, Abbot. *^

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,

except the

Collect. (S. Maur.)

r\ GOD, the Author and Rewarder of

^ all good works, Who, in blessed

Hilarion, hast given us a pattern of

humility and penitence ; grant that we

may be counted worthy to tread the

narrow way he trod before us, and to

attain the heavenly kingdom. Through.

October 23.
S. Justin and his Companions,

Maetyes.^

All of the Common of Many Martyrs,

p. 2i9.

October 25.

SS. Ceisfin and Ceispinian,
Maettes.*

All of the Common of Many Martyrs,
p. 219.

October 28.
SS. Simon and Jude, Apostles

AND MaETYES.

All as in the Common of Apostles, p. 214,
except that at First Vespers, Lauds,
Tierce, and Second Vespers, is said the
folloioing :

Chapter. Rom. viii.
VV/E know that all things work to-
' ^ gether for good to them that love
God, to them who are the called accord-
ing to His purpose.

Collect.
r\ ALMIGHTY God, Who hast built
^ Thy Church upon the foundation of
the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ
Himself being the head corner-stone ;
grant us so to be joined together in
unity of spirit by their doctrine, that
we may bo made an holy temple accept-
able unto Thee. Through.

ALL SAINTS.

301

October 31.
S. Begha, Yiegin.*

All of the Common of a Virgin not a
Martyr, p. 228.

FEASTS OF XOYEMBER.

\_0n the first day unhindered is said the
Office of the Lead.']

Kovember 1.
All Saints.

Fsalms as at First Vespers of Christmas
Fay, p. 91.

Ant. 1. May all Saints of God in the
company of the heavenly citizens : plead
for us.

Ant. 2. 0 how glorious is the king-
dom where all the Saints rejoice with
Christ : they are clothed in white robes,
and follow the Lamb whithersoever He
goeth.

Ant. 3. The righteous shall shine,
and run to and fro like sparks among
the stubble : they shall judge the nations,
and have dominion over the people.

A)it. 4. A holy and very and mar-
vellous light, shedding brightness on
those who endured in the strife of the
battle, they shall receive from Christ :
everlasting splendour wherein they shall
be glad and rejoice.

Ant. 0. All the elect of God remember
us before God : that, aided by their
prayers, we may be united to them.

Chapter. Rev. vii.
A ND I saw another Angel ascending
-^ from the east, having the seal of the
living God : and he cried with a loud
voice to the four Angels, to whom it was
given to hurt the earth and the sea,
saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the
sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed
the servants of our God in their fore-
heads.

I^. Praise our God, all ye His Saints,
and ye that fear Him, both small and
great : for the Lord God Omnipotent

reigneth : let us be glad and rejoice,
and give glory to Him. f'. Chosen
generation, royal priesthood, peculiar
people, shew forth the praises of God.
I^. For the Lord God Omnipotent
reigneth : let us be glad and rejoice,
and give glory to Him. 'f. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son : and to the
Holy Ghost. ly. Let us be glad, and
rejoice, and give glory to Him.

Hymn. Jestt Salvator seculi.

OJESU, Saviour of the earfh,
Help Thy redeemed ones in their need,
And let the Maid -who gave Thee hii'th
For hapless sinners ever plead.

Let Angel armies kneel to Thee,
And Patriarchs in shining train,
And Seers in goodly company,
That we may full remission gain.

The Baptist, herald of Thy face,
The bearer of the mystic keys,
"With all Apostles, ask Thy grace
To grant us prisoners release.

The Martyr-choir in heavenly seat,
The Priests who made confession bold,
The stainless Virgin ranks, intreat
That •we be loosed from evil's hold.

The prayers of all Thy ministry,
Of all the dwellers in the skies,
Join with the vows -we make to Thee,
To win us Life's eternal prize.

All laud to God the Father be,
All laud, eternal Son, to Thee,
All laud for ever, as is meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

f". Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and re-
joice in the Lord.

1^7. And be joyful, all ye that are true
of heart.

Ant. to Mag. Blessed are ye, all ye
Saints of God : who have been counted
worthy to become coheirs with heavenly
powers, and enjoy the brightness of
glory.

Collect as at Lauds.

[0;*, at this Office only,

fSarum.)

OLOED our God, multiply Thy grace
upon us ; and, as we hasten to keep
the festival of all Thy Saints, grant us
to attain those joys whereunto their holy
lives have led them. Through.]
Xo Memorial is said on this day at First
Vespers, Lauds, or Second Vespers,

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PEOPER OF SAINTS.

unless it falls on Sunday^ in which case
Memorial is made of Sunday. If it
falls on Saturday, Memorial is made of
Sunday and of the Holy Trinity at
Second Vespers.

Ant. to Psalms. Hearkening to the
prayers of all Saints, 0 Christ : restore
health of body and soul to Thy servants.
The rest as in the Psalter., p. 67.

■f. The righteous live for evermore.

I^. But their reward is with the Lord.
Psalms of Sunday.

Ant. 1. I beheld, and lo, a great mul-
titude, which no man could number :
of all nations, and kindreds, and people,
and tongues, stood before the throne.

Ant. 2, And all the Angels stood
round about the throne : and fell before
the throne on their faces, and worshipped
God.

Ant. 3. Thou hast redeemed us to
God by Thy blood out of every kindred,
and tongue, and people, and nation :
and hast made us unto our God kings.

Ant. 4. Bless the Lord, all ye His
Angels : make the day joyful and give
thanks unto Him.

Ant. 5. All His Saints shall praise
Him, even the children of Israel, even
the people tbat serveth Him : such
honour have all His Saints.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

Hymn. Christe redemptor omnium.

0 CHRIST, Redeemer of mankind,
Thy servants here protect and spare,
Who h'earest, with a loving mind,
The blessed Virgin's holy prayer.
May those glad hosts which see Thy face,
The spirits of the heavenly home,
Away from us all evils chase,
Both past, and present, and to come.
The Prophets of the Judge most high,
The twelve Apostles of the Lord,
For us, with interceding cry,
Pray that Thou keep us in Thy ward.

God's Martyrs, who have won renown,
His Confessors, in bright array,
Ask that we too may win the crown
Which shines in everlastmg day.

The choir of Virgins lily-white,
Thy Priests, and all Thy ministry,
With every Saint in prayer unite,
Till we be joined, 0 Christ, to Thee.

Then purge away all unbelief

From every land* where Christians dwell.

That unto Thee, our Victor Chief,

All thanks and praises we may tell.

All laud to God the Father be.
All laud, eternal Son, to Thee,
All laud for ever, as is meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.

f. Wonderful art Thou in Thy Saints,
0 God.

I^. And glorious in Thy majesty.
Ant. to Pen. Thee, the glorious com-
pany of the Apostles ; Thee, the goodly
fellowship of the Prophets ; Thee, the
white-robed army of Martyrs : Thee all
the elect with one voice acknowledge,
0 Blessed Trinity, One God.

Collect.
r\ ALMIGHTY God, Who hast knit
^ together Thine elect in one com-
munion and fellowship, in the mystical
body of Thy Son Christ our Lord ; grant
us grace so to follow Thy blessed Saints
in all virtuous and godly living, that we
may come to those unspeakable joys,
which Thou hast prepared for them
that unfeignedly love Thee. Through.

Ant. I beheld, and lo, a great mul-
titude, which no man could number :
of all nations, and kindreds, and people,
and tongues, stood before the throne.

fierce.

Ant. And all the Angels stood round
about the throne : and fell before the
throne on their faces, and worshipped
God.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

I^I^. at Tierce, Sexts, and Nones, as of

the Common of Many Martyrs, p. 22L

Ant. Thou hast redeemed us to God
by Thy blood out of every kindred, and
tongue, and people, and nation : and
hast made us unto our God kings.

COMMEMOEATION OF ALL SOULS.

303

Chapter. Rev. vii.
T HEARD the number of them which
-^ were sealed ; and there were sealed
an hundred and forty and four thousand
of all the tribes of the children of Israel.

Ant. All His Saints shall praise Him,
even the children of Israel, even the
people that serveth Him : such honour
have all His Saints.

Chapter. Rev. vii.
T BEHELD, and lo, a great multitude
-■- which no man could number, of all
nations, and kindreds, and people, and
tongues, stood before the throne, and
before the Lamb, clothed with white
robes, and palms in their hands.

Secontf Vt^ptx^.

Fsalms as folloiv to be said under first

Ant. of Lauds.
Psalm cxi. Confitehor tibi, p. 47.
Psalm cxvi. 10. Credidi, p. 52.
Psalm cxxvi. In convertendo, p. 55.
Psalm cxl. Eripe me, p. 62.
Psalm cxlvii. 12. Lauda Hiericsalem^
p. 65.

Chapter as at First Vespers.

R?. The rigbteous live for evermore :
their reward also is with the Lord : and
the care of them is with the most High.
y. Therefore shall they receive a glorious
kingdom, and a beautiful crown from
the Lord's hand. I^. Their reward also
is with the Lord, and the care of them
is with the most High. y. Glory, praise,
honour, majesty, might, and jubilation
be to the Father, and to the Only Be-
gotten One, and to the Holy Ghost. ^.
The care of them is with the most High.

Hymn. Christe redemptor omnium,
'f'. and I^., as at Lauds.

Ant. to Mag. 0 Saviour of the world,
save us all, and let Thy holy Virgin-
mother pray for us, with the holy Apos-
tles, Martyrs, Confessors, and Virgins :
that being delivered from all evil, we
may be counted worthy now and ever
to be filled with good things.

The Vespers of All Saints being ended,
forthwith are begun Festival Vespers of
the Dead. See Occasional Offices.

As on the previous day.
[In the Sarum use, this feast has no
Octave. If kept, see rubric for Octave
of Visitation, p. 272).

November 2.
CoiiirEiioEATiox OF All Sgtjls.

Oti this day is said before Lauds,
f". May they rest in peace.
I^. Amen.
At Prime, and the other hours, is not to
be said, 0 God, make speed to save us,
nor any Hymn, but the Antip)hon is
begun immediately after the usual in-
troductory Prayers which are always
said in silence, fin the Roman use
the office of the Octave is resumed at
Prime.)

Ant. Eternal rest grant unto them,
0 Lord : and light perpetual shine upon
them.

Psalm liv. Beus in nomine.
Psalm cxix. Beati immaculati, and
Betribue servo tuo.

The Psalms end without Gloria, and the
Antiphon is repeated. Then follows :
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father.
^ . And lead us not into temptation.
I^. But deliver us from evil. ^. Eternal
rest grant unto them, 0 Lord. I^. And
light perpetual shine upon them. f".
From the gates of hell. Rj. Deliver
their souls, 0 Lord. f. I believe verily
to see the goodness of the Lord. ^. In
the land of the living, y. The Lord be
with you. ^7. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

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PEOPEE OF SAINTS.

Collect.
r\ GOD, the Creator and Redeemer of
^ all the faithful, grant to the souls of
Thy servants and handmaidens remission
of all their sins; that the pardon they
have always desired, by pious supplica-
tions may be obtained ; "Who livest and
reignest with God the Father, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, God, through-
out all ages. Amen.
After the Collect is not said, The Lord
be with you.
y. May they rest in peace.
I^. Amen.
Thus are said Prime, Tierce, Sexts, and
Nones, on this day. After Frime, the
Martyrology is read as usual, followed
by Eight dear, &c., the Blessing, f".
The Lord be with you. Ip'. And
with thy spirit, "f. Bless we the
Lord. ^. Thanks be to God. (Ves-
pers are of the Octave.) If the day
falls on Sunday, the commemoration of
All Souls is deferred till the morrow.

November 3.

S. "WlXIFEED, YlRGIN AND

Mart YE. '^''

All of the Common of a Virgin and
Martyr, p. 226, except the
Collect. (Paris.)
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God,
-^^ "Who hast adorned blessed Winifred
with the reward of virginity ; grant, we
pray Thee, that we, assisted by her
intercession, may despise the allure-
ments of this world, and with her attain
a throne of everlasting glory. Through.

November 4.
S. Charles Boeromeo, Bishop

AND Confessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222, except the

Collect. (S. Maurj

ly/rULTIPLY, we beseech Thee, 0

•^^ liord, on Thy Church, the grace

wherewith Thou didst inspire blessed

Charles, Thy Bishop : that Thy flock
throughout the world may di'aw nigh
unto Thee, and that the shepherds ruling
in Thy Name may find grace in Thy
sight. Through.

November 6.

S. Leonard, Abeot.*

All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224.

(November 8.
Octave of All Saints.)

November 11.
S. Martin, Bishop and Con-
fessor.*
All of the Common of a Bishop and Con-
fessor, p. 222, except at

Ant. to Mag. Lord, if I am yet need-
ful to Thy people, I refuse not to labour :
Thy will be done.

Ant. to Ben. Let my soul be fixed on
the Lord, that the enemy may find no-
thing in me : but that Abraham's bosom
may receive me.

November 13.
S. Britius, Bishop and Con-
fessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

November 14.
S. Dubritius, Bishop and Con-
fessor.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

November 15.
S. Machutus, Bishop and Con-
fessor.*
All of the Common of a Bishop and
Confessor, p. 222.

3. EDMUND, ODE.

305

November 16.
S. EdjVtuxd, Bishop and Con-
fessor.*

All of the Common of a BisJiop and
Confessor^ p. 222.

iN'ovember 17.

S. Hugh, Bishop and Confessoe.*

All of the Common of a Bishop and

Confessor, p. 222.

N'ovember 19.

S. Elizabeth, Queen and

Mateon.^'

All of the Common of a Matron, p. 229.

November 20.
S. Ed^jund, King and Martyr.*

All of the Com?non of a Martyr, p. 217,

except the

Collect. (Paris.)

OGOD of unspeakable mercy, through
Whose gifts the most blessed King
Edmund overcame his foe by dying for
Thy Name ; mercifully grant to us Thy
family that, assisted by his prayers, we
may attain victoriously to ward off the
darts of the old enemy. Through.

November 21.

S. COLUMBANUS, AbBOT."^
All of the Common of an Abbot, p. 224,
except the
Collect. (S. Maur.j
r\ GOD, Who gavest grace to blessed
^ Columbanus the Abbot to walk in
the way of evangelical perfection, and
also to lead others unto Thee ; merci-
fully order our steps in Thy Word, that
we may run the way of Thy command-
ments when Thou hast set our heart at
liberty. Through.

November 22.

S. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr.*

All of the Common of a Virgin and

Martyr, p. 226, except the

Collect.
r\ GOD, Who dost gladden us with the
^ feast of blessed Cecilia, Thy Virgin
and Martyr ; grant that while we vene-
rate her birthday, we may also imitate
her constancy in suffering. Through.

November 23.

S. Clement, Bishop and

Martyr.*

All of the Common of a Martyr, p. 217.

November 24.
S. John of the Cross, Priest and

Confessor.*
All of the Common of a Confessor, p. 224.

November 25.

S. Katharine, Virgin and

Martyr.*

All of the Common of a Virgin and
Martyr, p. 226, except as follows :

dFirist anti Seconli Vz%m^,
Eautis, anti Kizxtz.

Chapter. Ecclus. li.
T WILL thank Thee, 0 Lord and
-L King, and praise Thee, 0 God, my
Saviour: I do give praise unto Thy
Name. For Thou art my defender and
helper, and hast preserved my body
from destruction.

Chapter. Ecclus. li.
IV/TY soul praised the Lord, even unto
•^'-^ death, and my life was near to hell.

Collect. (Paris.)
r\ GOD, Who hast made pure hearts
^ Thy dwelling-place ; grant, that as
we venerate with humble reverence the
piu'ity of Thy bride Katharine the Vir-
gin, so we may follow the pattern of her
holy life. Through.

November 27.

S. Ode, Virgin and Martyr.*

All of the Common of a Virgin and

Martyr, p. 226.

OCCASIONAL OFFICES.

PREPARATION FOR HOLT COMMUNION.

Ant. Remember not, Lord, our
offences.

Qnmn dilecta ! Psalm lxxxiv.

HOW amiable are Thy dwellings :
Thou Lord of hosts !

2 My soul hath a desire and long-
ing to enter into the courts of the
Lord : ray heart and my flesh rejoice
in the living God.

3 Yea, the sparrow hath found her
an house, and the swallow a nest
where she may lay her young : even
Thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my
King and my God.

4 Blessed are they that dwell in
Thy house : they will be alway prais-
ing Thee.

5 Blessed is the man whose strength
is in Thee : in whose heart are Thy
ways.

6 Who going through the vale of
misery use it for a well : and the
pools are filled with wa,ter.

7 They will go from strength to
strength : and unto the God of gods
appeareth every one of them in Sion.

8 0 Lord God of hosts, hear my
prayer : hearken, 0 God of Jacob.

9 Behold, O God our defender :
and look upon the face of thine
Anointed.

10 For one day in Thy courts : is
better than a thousand.

11 I had rather be a doorkeeper
in the house of my God : than to
dwell in the tents of ungodliness.

12 For the Lord God is a light
and defence : the Lord will give grace
and worship, and no good thing shall
He withold from them that live a
godly life.

13 0 Lord God of hosts : blessed
is the man that putteth his trust
in Thee.

Glory be, etc.

Benedixisti, Bomine. Psalm lxxxv.

T ORD, Thou art become gracious
unto Thy land : Thou hast turned
away the captivity of Jacob.

2 Thou hast forgiven the offence
of Thy people : and covered all their
sins.

3 Thou hast taken away all Thy
displeasure: and turned Thyself from
Thy wrathful indignation.

4 Turn us then, 0 God our Saviour:
and let Thine anger cease from us.

5 Wilt Thou be displeased at us
for ever : and wilt Thou stretch out
Thy wrath from one generation to
another ?

6 Wilt Thou not turn again, and
quicken us : that Thy people may
rejoice in Thee?

7 Shew us Thy mercy, 0 Lord :
and grant us Thy salvation.

PREPARATION FOR HOLT COMMUNION.

307

8 I will hearken what the Lord
God will say concerning me : for He
shall speak peace unto His people,
and to His saints, that they turn not
again.

9 For His salvation is nigh them
that fear Him : that glory may dwell
in our land.

10 Mercy and truth are met to-
gether : righteousness and peace have
kissed each other.

11 Truth shall flourish out of the
eai'th : and righteousness hath looked
down from heaven.

12 Yea, the Lord shall shew loving-
kindness : and our land shall give her
increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before
Him : and He shall direct His going
in the way.

Glory be, etc.

Indina, Dojmne. Psalm lxxxvi.

OW down Thine ear, 0 Lord, and
hear me : for I am poor, and in
misery.

2 Preserve Thou my soul, for 1,
am holy : my God, save Thy servant
that putteth his trust in Thee.

3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord :
for I will call daily upon Thee.

4 Comfort the soul of Thy servant :
for unto Thee, 0 Lord, do I lift up
my soul.

5 For Thou, Lord, art good and
gracious : and of great mercy unto
all them that call npon Thee.

6 Give ear. Lord, unto my prayer :
and ponder the voice of my humble
desires.

7 In the time of my trouble I will
call upon Thee : for Thou hearest me.

8 Among the gods there is none
like unto Thee, 0 Lord : there is not
one that can do as Thou doest.

9 All nations whom Thou hast
made shall come and worship Thee,
0 Lord : and shall glorify Thy Name.

10 For Thou art great, and doest
wondrous things : Thou art God
alone.

11 Teach me Thy way, 0 Lord,
and I will walk in Thy truth : 0 knit
my heart unto Thee, that I may fear
Thy Name.

12 I will thank Thee, 0 Lord my
God, with all mv heart : and wall
praise Thy Name for evermore.

13 For great is Thy mercy toward
me : and Thou hast delivered my sold
from the nethermost hell.

14 0 God, the proud are risen
against me : and the congregations
or naughty men have sought after
my soul, and have not set Thee before
their eyes.

15 But Thou, 0 Lord God, art
full of compassion and mercy : long-
suffering, plenteous in goodness and
truth.

16 0 turn Thee then unto me,
and have mercy upon me : give Thy
strength unto Th}" servant, and help
the son of Thine handmaid.

17 Shew some token upon me for
good, that they who hate me may
see it, and be ashamed : because Thou,
Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted
me.

Glory be, etc.

Credidi. Psalm cxvi. 10.

J BELIEVED, and therefore will I
speak ; but I was sore troubled : I
said in my haste, All men are liars.

11 What reward shall I give unto
the Lord : for all the benefits that
He hath done unto me ?

12 I will receive the cup of salva-
tion : and call upon the Name of the
Lord.

13 I will pay my vows now in the
presence of all His people : right dear
in the sight of the Lord is the death
of His saints.

14 Behold, 0 Lord, how that I am

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OCCASIONAL OFFICES.

Thy servant : I am Thy servant, and
the son of Thine handmaid; Thou
hast broken my bonds in sunder.

15 I will offer to Thee the sacri-
fice of thanksgiving : and will call
upon the Name of the Lord.

16 I will pay my vows unto the
Lord, in the sight of all His people :
in the courts of the Lord's house,
even in the midst of thee, 0 Jeru-
salem. Praise the Lord.

Glory be, etc.

De profundis. Psalm cxxx.
QUT of the deep have I called unto
Thee, 0 Lord : Lord, hear my
voice.

2 0 let Thine ears consider well :
the voice of my complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme
to mark what is done amiss : O Lord,
who may abide it ?

4 Por there is mercy with Thee :
therefore shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord; my soul
doth wait for Him : in His word is
my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say,
before the morning watch.

7 0 Israel, trust in the Lord, for
with the Lord there is mercy : and
with Him is plenteous redemption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel :
from all his sins.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Remember not. Lord, our
offences, nor the offences of our fore-
fathers", neither take Thou vengeance
of our sins : Spare us, good Lord,
spare Thy people whom Thou hast
redeemed with Thy most Precious
Blood, and be not angry with us for
ever.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father.

>^. And lead us not into tempta-
tion.

I^''. But deliver us from evil.

y. I said. Lord, be merciful unto
me.

R7, Heal my soul, for I have sinned
against Thee.

y. Turn Thee again, 0 Lord, at
the last.

R7. And be gracious unto Thy ser-
vants.

y. 0 Lord, let Thy mercy be shew-
ed upon us.

ty. As we do put our trust in
Thee.

y. Let Thy priests be clothed with
righteousness.

I^. And let Thy saints sing with
joyfulness.

y. Cleanse me, 0 Lord, from my
secret faults.

^7. Keep Thy servant also from
presumptuous sins.

y. O Lord, hear my prayer.

f^. And let my cr^^ come unto
Thee.

Let us pray.

A MERCIFUL Lord, incline Thine
ears to our prayers, and enlighten
our hearts by the grace of Thy Holy
Spirit : that we may worthily cele-
brate Thy holy Mysteries, and love
Thee with an everlasting love.
WE pray Thee, 0 Lord, that the
Comforter Who proceedeth from
Thee may illuminate our minds, and
lead us, as Thy Son hath promised,
into all truth.

"]\/rAY the power of Thy Holy Spirit,
0 Lord, be present with us to
cleanse us from all evil, and defend
us from all adversities.
yiSIT, 0 Lord, we beseech Thee,
and cleanse our consciences, that
Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
when He cometh, may find in us a
mansion prepared for Himself

PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION.

309

Through the same. Who liveth.
In the Unity of the same.

To he said daily.
A LMIGHTY Everlasting God, lo,
we draw near to the Sacrament
of Thy Only-begotten Son, our Lord
Jesus Christ. As sick, we approach
to the Physician of Life ; unclean, to
the Fountain of Mercy ; blind, to the
Light of Eternal Brightness : poor
and needy, to the Lord of heaven and
earth; sinful creatures, to the Crea-
tor ; wandering sheep, to the Good
Shepherd ; desolate, to the Comforter.
We implore Thee, therefore, out of
the abundance of Thy boundless
bounty, that Thou wouldst vouchsafe
to heal our sickness, to wash our
defilements, to enrich our poverty,
and to clothe our nakedness, that we
may receive the Bread of Angels, the
King of kings, the Lord of lords,
with such reverence and devotion,
such contrition and humility, such
faith and purity, such purpose and
intention as is expedient for the health
of our souls. Grant, we beseech Thee,
that we may receive not onl}^ the
Sacrament of the Body and Blood of
the Lord, but the substance also and
virtue of that Sacrament. 0 most
merciful God, grant us so to receive
the Body of Thy Only-begotten Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ, Which He
took of the Virgin Mary, that we
may be incorporated in His mystical
Body, and accounted among His mem-
bers. And, 0 most loving Father,
grant that Whom now we purpose
to receive under a veil, we may at
length behold, with unveiled Face,
even Thy beloved Son, Who with
Thee and the Holy Ghost.

Sunday.
SUPREME High Priest and true
chief Bishop, Jesus Christ, Who

didst ofier Thyself to God the Father
a pure and spotless Victim upon the
Altar of the Cross for us miserable
sinners, and Who didst give us Thy
Flesh to eat and Thy Blood to drink,
and didst ordain that Mystery in the
power of the Holy Spirit, saying,
" This do, in remembrance of Me ;"
I pray Thee, by the same Blood, the
great price of our salvation ; I pray
Thee, by that wonderful and unspeak-
able love wherewith Thou didst vouch-
safe so to love us miserable and un-
worthy, as to wash us from our sins
in Thy Blood, teach me, Thy un-
worthy servant, by Thy Holy Spirit,
to approach so great a mystery with
such reverence and honour, with such
devotion and fear, as I ought and as
it becometh me. Make me through
Thy grace always so to believe and
understand, to conceive and firmly to
hold, to think and to speak of this
wondrous Mystery as shall please
Thee and benefit my soul. Let Thy
good Spirit enter my heart, there to
be heard without utterance, and with-
out the sound of words speak all
truth. For these things are exceeding
deep and covered with a sacred veil.
Of Thy great mercy grant me to
assist at this Solemnity with a clean
heart and pure mind. Free my heart
from all defiling and unholy, from all
vain and hurtful thoughts. Fence me
with the holy and faithful guard and
powerful protection of Thy blessed
Angels, that the enemies of all good
may go away ashamed. By the virtue
of this great Mystery, and by the
hand of Thy holy Angels, drive away
from me and all Thy servants the
hard spirit of pride and vain glory,
of impurity and uncleanness, of doubt-
ing and mistrust. Let them be con-
founded that seek after my soul to
destroy it : let them perish that seek
my hurt.

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OCCASIONAL OFFICES.

Monday.

ING of virgins and Lover of
chastity and innocence, extin-
guish in my frame, hy the dew of
Thy heavenly blessing, the fuel of
evil concupiscence, that so one even
purity of soul and body may abide in
me. Mortify in my members the
lusts of the flesh, and all harmful
emotions, and give me true and per-
severing chastity with Thine other
gifts which please Thee in truth, so
that I may with chaste body and
pure heart offer unto Thee the sacri-
fice of praise. For with what mighty
contrition of heart and fountain of
tears, with what reverence and awe,
with what chastity of body and
purity of soul, should that divine
and heavenly Sacrifice be celebrated,
wherein Thy Flesh is indeed eaten,
where Thy Blood is indeed drunk,
wherein things lowest and highest,
earthly and divine, are miited, where
is the presence of the holy Angels,
where Thou art in a marvellous and
unspeakable manner both sacrifice
and Priest.

Tuesday.

"ryHO can worthil}"- celebrate this
Sacrifice unless Thou, 0 God,
makest him worthy ? I know, 0
Lord, yea, trul}' do I know, and this
do confess to Thy loving-kindness,
that I am unworthy to approach so
great a JNIystery, by reason of my
numberless sins and negligences ; but
I know, and truly with ni}' own heart
do I believe, and with my mouth
confess, that Thou canst make me
worthy, Who alone canst make that
clean which proceedeth from that
which is unclean, and sinners to be
righteous and holy. By this Thine
Almighty power I beseech Thee, 0
my God, to grant that I, a sinner,
may assist at this Sacrifice with fear

and trembling, with purity of heart
and streams of tears, with spiritual
gladness and heavenly joy ; may my
mind feel the sweetness of Thy most
blessed Presence, and the guardian-
ship of Thy holy Angels round about
me.

Wednesday.
yon now, 0 Lord, mindful of Thy
venerable Passion, I draw near to
Thine Altar, to offer Thee that Sacri-
fice which Thou hast instituted, and
commanded to be offered in remem-
brance of Thee for our well-being.
Receive it, we beseech Thee, 0 God
Most High, for Thy holy Church,
and for the people whom Thou hast
redeemed with Thy Blood. We bring
before Thee, 0 Lord, if Thou wilt
graciously vouchsafe to behold, the
tribulations of the poor, the perils of
the people, the groans of prisoners, the
miseries of orphans, the necessities of
strangers, the helplessness of the
weak, the depression of the weary,
the infirmities of the aged, the aspira-
tions of the young, the vows of
virgins, the lamentations of widows.

Thursday.
"POR Thou, O Lord, art merciful
unto all, and hatest nothing that
Thou hast made. Remember what is
our substance, because Thou art our-
Father and our God. Be not angry
with us for ever, nor restrain the
multitude of Thy mercies upon \is,
for it is not in our righteousness that
we pour forth our prayers before Thy
fiice, but of Thy great compassion.
Take from us our iniquities, and
graciously kindle the fire of Thy
Holy Spirit within us. Take away
the heart of stone from our flesh, and
give us a heart of flesh, to love Thee,
choose Thee, please Thee, follow Thee,
enjoy Thee. We pray Thy mercy, O
Lord, that Thou wouldst vouchsafe

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graciously to look upon Thj family
attending on the ministry of Thy
holy Name, and that the prayers of
none may be in vain, the petitions of
none unfruitful, do Thou put into
our minds those prayers which Thou
art graciously pleased to hear and
fulfil.

Feiday.

VyE beseech Thee also, 0 Lord,
Holy Father, for the souls of
the faithful departed .... that this
great Sacrament of Thy love may be
unto them salvation and health, joy
and refreshment. 0 Lord ray God,
grant them this day a great and
abundant feast of Thee, the living
God, Who didst come down from
heaven, and gavest life unto the
world, even of Thy holy and blessed
Flesh, the Lamb without spot. Who
takest away the sins of the world;
even of that Flesh, which was taken
of the holy and glorious Virgin Mary,
and conceived of the Holy Ghost, and
of that Fountain of mercy which the
soldier's spear caused to flow from
Thy most sacred Side, that therewith
enlarged and satiated, refreshed and
comforted, they may rejoice in Thy
praise and glory.

I pray Thy mercy, 0 Lord, that
on the bread to be offered unto Thee
may descend the fulness of Thy bene-
diction, and the sanctification of Thy
Divinity. May there descend also
the invisible and incomprehensible
Majesty of Thy Holy Spirit, as it
came down of old on the sacrifices of
the fathers. Which may make our
oblations Thy Body and Blood. And
teach us. Thy unworthy servants, to
approach so great a Mystery with
purity of heart and the devotion of
tears, with reverence and trembling,
so that Thou mayest graciously and

favourably receive this sacrifice for
the good of all, living and departed.

Satueday.

J lOTEEAT Thee also, O Lord, by
this most holy mystery of Thy
Body and Blood, wherewith we are
daily fed, washed, and sanctified in
Thy Church, and are made partakers
of the One Supreme Divinity, grant
unto me Thy holy virtues, that ful-
filled therewith I may draw near with
a good conscience unto Thy holy
Altar, so that these Sacraments may
be made unto me salvation and life ;
for Thou hast said with Thy holy
and blessed mouth, " The Bread
which I will give is My Flesh, which
I 'ivill give for the life of the world.
I am the Living Bread Which came
down from heaven. If any man eat
of this Bread, he shall live for ever."
0 most sweet Bread, heal the palate
of my heart, that I may taste the
sweetness of Thy love. Heal it of all
infirmities, that I may find sweetness
in nothing out of Thee. 0 most pure
Bread, having all delight and all
savour, which ever refreshest us, and
never failest, let my heart feed on
Thee, and may my inmost soul be
fulfilled with the sweetness of Thy
savour. The Angels feed on Thee
fully. Let pilgrim man feed on Thee
after his measure, refreshed by this
nourishment on his way. Holy
Bread ! Living Bread ! Pure Bread !
Who didst come down from heaven,
and givest life unto the world ; enter
my heart, and cleanse me from all
impurity of flesh and spirit. Come
into my soul ; heal and cleanse me
within and without ; be the protec-
tion and continual health of my soul
and body, so that I may by a straight
way arrive at Thy kingdom, where,
not as now in mysteries, but face to

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face, we shall behold Thee; when
Thou shalt have delivered up the
kingdom to God Thy Father, and
shalt be God All in all, then shalt
Thou satisfy me with Thyself by a
wondrous fulness, so that I shall
never hunger nor thirst any more.
Who with the same God the Father
and the Holy Ghost, livest.

Daily.
TOY with peace, amendment of life,
space for true repentance, the
grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit,
perseverance in good works, a contrite
and humble heart, and a happy con-
summation of my life, grant unto me,
0 Almighty and merciful Lord ; for
Thy mercy's sake. Amen.

THANKSGIVING AFTER HOLY COMMUNION.

Ant. Let us sing the Song of the
Three Children.

Benedicite, omnia opera.
A ALL ye works of the Lord, bless
ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye
the Lord : 0 ye Heavens, bless ye the
Lord.

0 ye Waters that be above the
Firmament, bless ye the Lord : 0 all
ye Powers of the Lord, bless ye the
Lord.

O ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the
Lord : 0 ye Stars of Heaven, bless
ye the Lord.

O ye Showers and Dew, bless ye
the Lord : 0 ye Winds of God, bless
ye the Lord.

0 ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the
Lord : 0 ye Winter and Summer,
bless ye the Lord.

O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye the
Lord : O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye
the Lord.

O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the
Lord : 0 ye Nights and Days, bless
ye the Lord.

0 ye Light and Darkness, bless ye
the Lord : 0 ye Lightnings and
Clouds, bless ye the Lord.

0 let the Earth bless the Lord :
yea, let it praise Him, and magnify
Him for ever.

O ye Mountains and Hills, bless
ye the Lord : 0 all ye Green Things
upon the Earth, bless ye the Lord.

0 ye Wells, bless ye the Lord : O
ye Seas and Floods, bless ye the
Lord.

0 ye Whales and all that move in
the Waters, bless ye the Lord : 0 all
ye Fowls of the Air, bless ye the
Lord.

0 all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless ye
the Lord : 0 ye Children of Men,
bless ye the Lord.

0 let Israel bless the Lord ; praise
Him, and magnify Him for ever.

0 ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye
the Lord : 0 ye Servants of the
Lord, bless ye the Lord.

0 ye Spirits and Souls of the
Righteous, bless ye the Lord : 0 ye
holy and humble Men of heart, bless
ye the Lord.

0 Ananias, Azarias, and Misael,
bless ye the Lord : praise Him, and
magnify Him for ever.

Instead q/* Glory be, etc.

Let us bless the Father, the Son,

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and the Holy Ghost : let us praise
and exalt Him above all for ever.

Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord, in the
firmament of heaven : and above all
to be praised and glorified for ever.

Laiidate Dominum. Psalm cl.
Q PRAISE God in His holiness :

praise Him in the firmament of
His power.

2 Praise Him in His noble acts :
praise Him according to His excellent
greatness.

3 Praise Him in the sound of the
trumpet : praise Him upon the lute
and harp.

4 Praise Him in the cymbals and
dances : praise Him upon the strings
and pipe.

5 Praise Him upon the well-tuned
cymbals : praise Him upon the loud
cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath breath :
praise the Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be : world without
end. Amen.

Nunc dimittis. S. Luke ii. 29.

J^ORD, now lettest Thou Thy ser-
vant depart in peace : according

to Thy word.

2 For mine eyes have seen : Thy
salvation.

3 Which Thou hast prepared :
before the face of all people ;

4 To be a light to lighten the Gen-
tiles : and to be the glory of Thy
people Israel.

Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son : and to the Holy Gbost.

As it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be : world without
end. Amen.

Ant. Let us sing the Song of the
Three Children : which they sang as

they blessed the Lord in the furnace
of fire.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father.

y. And lead us not into tempta-
tion.

HZ. But deliver us from evil.

Y' Let us bless the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost.

^7. Let us praise and exalt Him
above all for ever,

y. Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord, in
the firmament of heaven.

I^. And above all to be praised
and glorified for ever.

y. May the Holy Trinity bless us
and keep us.

Il\ Amen.

y. Enter not into judgment with
Thy servant, 0 Lord.

^. For in Thy sight shall no man
living be justified.

y. Turn us again, 0 Lord God o
Hosts.

R?. Shew the light of Thy coun-
tenance, and we shall be whole.

y. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord.

BJ. And let my crving come unto
Thee.

y. The Lord be with you.

Ip'. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Q GOD, Who for the three children
didst assuage the flames of fire :
mercifully grant that the flames of sin
may not kindle upon us Thy ser-
vants.

TNFLAME our hearts, 0 Lord, we
beseech Thee, with the fire of Thy
Holy Spirit; that we may serve Thee
in chastity of body, and please Thee
in purity of heart.

PREVENT us, 0 Lord, in all our
doings with Thy most gracious

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favour, and further us with Th}^ con-
tinual help ; that in all our works
begun, continued, and ended in Thee,
we ma}'- glorify Thy holy Name, and
finally by Thy mercy obtain everlast-
ing life. I

I
And these three Prayers end thus : \

Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Daily.

A LMIGHTY and everlasting God,
the Preserver of souls and the
Redeemer of the world, look favour-
ably upon us, Thy servants, prostrate
before Thy Majes:y, and most gra-
ciously accept this Sacrifice at which,
in honour of Thy Name, we have
assisted, for the saving health of the
faithful, living as well as departed,
as also for all our sins and offences.
Take awa}'' Thine anger from us,
stretch out Thine hand unto us ; open
unto us the gates of Paradise; de-
liver us by Thy power from all evils ;
and whatever guilt we have of our
own sinfulness incurred, do Thou for-
give ; and make us so to persevere in
Thy precepts in this world, that we
may be rendered worthy to be joined to
the company of Thine elect ; of Thine
only gift, 0 my God, Whose blessed
Name, honour and dominion, endureth
for ever and ever. Amen.

T RENDER thanks to Thee, 0 Lord,
Holy Father, Everlasting God,
Who hast vouchsafed, not for any
merits of ours, but of Thy great
mercy only, to feed us sinners. Thine
unworthy servants, with the Body
and Blood of Thy Son, our Lord
Jesus Christ ; and we pray that this
Holy Communion may not be for our
judgment or condemnation, but for
our pardon and salvation. Let it be
unto us an armour of faith and a
shield of good purpose, a riddance of

all vices, and a rooting out of all evil
desires ; an increase of love and pa-
tience, of humility and obedience, and
of all virtues, a firm defence against
the wiles of all our enemies, visible
and invisible; a perfect quieting of
all our impulses, fleshly and spiritual,
a cleaving unto Thee, the one true
God, and a blessed consummation of
our end, when Thou dost call. And
I pray that Thou wouldest vouchsafe
to bring us sinners to that unspeak-
able Feast, where Thou, with Thy
Son, and Thy Holy Spirit, art to
Thy holy ones true light, fulness of
blessedness, everlasting joy, and per-
fect happiness. Through the same.

As time may allow :

A MOST sweet Lord Jesu Christ,
transfix the affections of my in-
most soul with that most joyous and
healthful wound of Thy love, with
true, serene, holiest Apostolic charity,
that my soul may ever languish and
melt with entire love and longing
for Thee, that it may desire Thee,
and faint for Thy courts, long to be
dissolved and to be with Thee. Grant
that TCij soul may hunger after Thee,
the Bread of Angels, the Refreshment
of holy souls, our daily and supersub-
stantial Bread, Who hast all sweet-
ness and savour, and every possible de-
light. Let my heart ever hunger after
and feed upon Thee, Whom the Angels
desire to look into, and my inmost
soul be filled with the sweetness of
Thy savour. May it ever thirst for
Thee, the Fountain of life, the Source
of wisdom and knowledge, the Foun-
tain of eternal light, the Torrent of
pleasure, the Richness of the House
of God. May it ever compass Thee,
seek Thee, find Thee, stretch towards
Thee, attain to Thee, meditate upon
Thee, speak of Thee, and do all things
to the praise and glory of Thy holy

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Name, with humility and discretion,
with love and delight, with readiness
and affection, with perseverance even
unto the end. And be Thou ever my
Hope and my whole Confidence ; my
Riches ; my Delight, my Pleasure,
and my Joy; my Kest and Tran-
quihty; my Peace, my Sweetness,

and my Fragrance ; my sweet Savour,
my Food and Refreshment; my Re-
fuge and my Help ; my Wisdom ;
my Portion, my Possession, and my
Treasure, in Whom my mind and
my heart may ever remain fixed and
firm, and rooted immoveably, hence-
forth and for evermore. Amen.

GRADUAL PSALMS AND LITANY.

[Here is set down, in case it be preferred : I

The Roman Use.
The Gradual Psalms are said on every
Wednesday in Lent before Matins in
C'Jwir, except on the concurrence of a
Double Festival ; out of Choir they are
to he said as occasion serves.
The first five Psalms, Psalm cxx. Ad
Dominum, Psalm cxxi. Levavi oculos,
Psalm exxii. Laetatus sum, Psahn
cxxiii. Ad te levavi oculos meos, and
Psalm cxxiv. Nisi quia Dominiis, are
said ici'hout Antiphon, and without
Glory be, etc. At the end of the last
is said :

y. Eternal rest : grant unto them,
0 Lord. Ip'. And light perpetual : shine
on them.

Then is said kneeling :

Oui Father:

Silently to the end. The reader repeats :

'^ . And lead us not into temptation.

^7. But deliver us from evil. y. From

the gates of hell. ^7. Deliver their

souls, 0 Lord. y. May they rest in

peace, I^. Amen. ^ . Hear my prayer,

0 Lord. I^. And let my crying come

unto Thee. y. The Lord be with you.

I^. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Collect.

HAVE mercy, 0 Lord, upon the souls
of Thy servants, and of Thine hand-

maidens, and of all the faithful departed :
and loose them from all honds of sin ;
that they may obtain an inheritance
among Thy Saints in the glory of the
First Resurrection. Through.

Then follow Psalm cxxv. Qui confidunt,
Psalm cxxvi. In convertendo, Psalm
cxxvii. Nisi Dominus, Psalm cxxviii.
Beati omnes, and Psalm cxxix. Saepe
expugnaverunt ; each with Glory be,
etc.

Then is said kneeling :

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father:
Silently to the end. The reader repeats :
'f. And lead us not into temptation.
I^. But deliver us from evil. y. 0
think upon Thy congregation. ly.
Whom Thou hast purchased and re-
deemed of old. y. Hear my prayer, 0
Lord. E^. And let my crving come unto
Thee. y. The Lord be with you. ly.
And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Collect.
f\ GOD, Whose nature and property is
^ ever to have mercy and to forgive,
receive our humble petitions ; and though
we be tied and bound with the chain of
our sins, yet let the pitifulness of Thy
great mercy loose us ; for the honour of

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Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate.
Amen.

Then follow Psalm cxxx. De profundis,
Psalm cxxxi. Domine non est, Psalm
cxxxii. Memento Domine, Psalm
cxxxiii. Ecce quam bonum, and Psalm
cxxxiv. Ecce nunc ; each with Glory
be, etc.

Then is said kneeling :
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father :
Silently to the end. The reader repeats :

y. And lead us not into temptation.
I^. But deliver us from evil. ^. 0
Lord, save Thy servants. I^. That put
their trust in Thee. ^. Hear my prayer,
0 Lord. I^^. And let my crying come
unto Thee. 'f. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Collect.
OTRETCH forth, 0 Lord, to Thy ser-
^ vants and to thine handmaidens the
arm of Thy heavenly help : that they
may both seek Thee with their whole
heart, and also may obtain of Thee
such things as they ask. Through.]

Sauum Use.

Ad Bominum. Psalm cxx.
HEN I was in trouble I called
upon the Lord : and He heard

2 Deliver my soul, 0 Lord, from
lying lips : and from a deceitful
tongue.

3 What reward shall be given or
done unto thee, thou false tongue :
even mighty and sharp arrows, with
hot burning coals.

4 Wo is me that I am constrained
to dwell with Mesech : and to have
my habitation among the tents of
Kedar.

5 My soul hath long dwelt among
them : that are enemies unto peace.

6 I labour for peace, but when I
speak unto them thereof : they make
them ready to battle.
Glory be, etc.

Levavi oculos. Psalm cxxi.
T WILL lift up mine eyes unto the
hills : from whence cometh my
help,

2 My help cometh even from the
Lord : Who hath made heaven and
earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to
be moved : and He that keepeth thee
will not sleep.

4 Behold, He that keepeth Israel :
shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord Himself is thy keeper :
the Lord is thy defence upon thy
right hand ;

6 So that the sun shall not burn
thee by day : neither the moon by
night.

7 The Lord shall preserve thee
from all evil : yea, it is even He that
shall keep thy soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve thy
going out, and thy coming in : from
this time forth for evermore.

Glory be, etc.

Lcetatu^ sum. Psalm cxxit.
T WAS glad when they said unto
me : We will go into the house of
the Lord.

2 Our feet shall stand in thy
gates : 0 Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is built as a city :
that is at unity in itself.

4 For thither the tribes go up,
even the tribes of the Lord : to testify
unto Israel, to give thanks unto the
Name of the Lord.

5 For there is the seat of judg-
ment : even the seat of the house of
David.

6 O pray for the peace of Jeru-
salem : they shall prosper that love
thee. . «

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7 Peace be within thy walls : and
plenteousness within thy palaces.

8 For my brethren and companions'
sakes : I will wish thee prosperity''-.

9 Yea, because of the house of the
Lord our God : I will seek to do thee
good.

Glory be, etc.

Ad te levavi oculos meos. Ps. cxxiii.

TTNTO Thee lift I up mine eyes :
^ 0 Thou that dwellest in the
heavens.

3 Have mercy upon us, 0 Lord,
have mercy upon us : for we are
utterly despised.

4 Our soul is filled with the scorn-
ful reproof of the wealthy : and with
the despitefulness of the proud.

Glory be, etc.

JVisi quia JDominus. Psalm cxxiv.

TF the Lord Himself had not been
on our side, now may Israel say : if
the Lord Himself had not been on
our side, when men rose up against
us ;

2 They had swallowed us up quick :
when they were so wrathfuUy dis-
pleased at us.

3 Yea, the waters had drowned
us : and the stream had gone over
our soul.

4 The deep waters of the proud :
had gone even over our soul.

5 But praised be the Lord : Who
hath not given us over for a prey
unto their teeth.

6 Our soul is escaped even as a
bird out of the snare of the fowler :
the snare is broken, and we are
d^ivered.

7 Our help standeth in the Name
of the Lord : Who hath made heaven
and earth.

Glory be, etc.

Qui confidunt. Psalm cxxv.

fpHEY that put their trust in the
Lord shall be even as the mount
Sion : which may not be removed,
but standeth fast for ever.

2 The hills stand about Jerusalem :
even so standeth the Lord round
about His people, from this time
forth for evermore.

3 For the rod of the ungodly
cometh not into the lot of the right-
eous : lest the righteous put their
hand unto wickedness.

4 Do well, 0 Lord : unto those
that are good and true of heart.

5 As for such as turn back unto
their own wickedness : the Lord shall
lead them forth with the evil doers,
but peace shall be upon Israel.

Glory be, etc.

In convertendo. Psalm cxxvi.

VV^HEN the Lord turned again the
captivity of Sion : then were we
like unto them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with
laughter : and our tongue with joy.

3 Then said they among the hea-
then : The Lord hath done great
things for them.

4 Yea, the Lord hath done great
things for us already : whereof we
rejoice.

5 Turn our captivity, 0 Lord : as
the rivers in the south.

6 They that sow in tears : shall
reap in joy.

7 He that now goeth on his way
weeping, and beareth forth good seed :
shall doubtless come again with joy,
and bring his sheaves with him.

Glory be, etc.

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Nisi Bominus. Psalm cxxvii.
■gXCEPT the Lord build the house :
their labour is but lost that build
it.

2 Except the Lord keep the city :
the watchman waketh but in vain.

3 It is but lost labour that ye
haste to rise up early, and so late
take rest, and eat the bread of care-
fulness : for so He giveth His beloved
sleep.

4 Lo, children and the fruit of the
womb : are an heritage and gift that
Cometh of the Lord.

5 Like as the arrows in the hand
of the giant : even so are the young
children.

6 Happy is the man that hath his
quiver full of them : they shall not
be ashamed when they speak with
their enemies in the gate.

Glory be, etc.

Beati omnes. Psalm cxxviii.

"DLESSED are all they that fear
the Lord : and walk in His ways.

2 For thou shalt eat the labours
of thine hands : O well is thee, and
happy shalt thou be.

3 Thy wife shall be as the fruitful
vine : upon the walls of thine house.

4 Thy children like the olive-
branches : round about thy table.

5 Lo, thus shall the man be blessed :
that feareth the Lord.

6 The Lord from out of Sion shall
so bless thee : that thou shalt see Je-
rusalem in prosperity all thy life long.

7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy
children's children : and peace upon
Israel.

Glory be, etc.

Scepe expugnavenmt. Psalm cxxix.

IV/TANY a time have they fought
against me from my youth up :
may Israel now say.

2 Yea, many a time have they

vexed me from my youth up : but
they have not prevailed against me.

3 The plowers plowed upon my
back : and made long furrows,

4 But the righteous Lord : hath
hewn the snares of the ungodly" in
pieces.

5 Let them be confounded and
turned backward : as many as have
evil will at Sion.

6 Let them be even as the grass
growing upon the house-tops : which
withereth afore it be plucked up.

7 Whereof the mower fiUeth not
his hand : neither he that bindeth
up the sheaves his bosom.

8 So that they who go by say not
so much as. The Lord prosper you :
we wish you good luck in the Name
of the Lord.

Glory be, etc.

Le profundis. Psalm cxxx.
r\UT of the deep have I called unto
Thee, 0 Lord : Lord, hear my
voice.

2 0 let Thine ears consider well :
the voice of my complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme
to mark what is done amiss : 0 Lord,
who may abide it ?

4 For there is mercy with Thee :
therefore shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord, my soul
doth w^ait for Him : in His word is
my trust,

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say,
before the morning watch,

7 0 Israel, trust in the Lord, for
with the Lord there is mercy : and
with Him is plenteous redemption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel :
from all liis sins.

Glory be, etc.
Domine, non est. Psalm cxxxi.
T ORD, I am not high-minded : I
have no proud looks.

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2 I do not exercise myself in great
matters : which are too high for me.

3 But I refrain my soul, and keep
it low, like as a child that is weaned
from his mother : yea, my soul is
even.as a weaned child.

4 0 Israel, trust in the Lord :
from this time forth for evermore.

Glory be, etc.

Memento, Bomine. Psalm cxxxii.

T ORD, remember David : and all
his trouble.

2 How he sware unto the Lord ;
and vowed a vow unto the Almighty
God of Jacob.

3 I will not come within the taber-
nacle of mine house : nor climb up
into my bed ;

4 I will not suffer mine eyes to
sleep, nor mine eye-lids to slumber :
neither the temples of my head to
take any rest,

5 Until I find out a place for the
temple of the Lord : an habitation
for the mighty God of Jacob.

6 Lo, we heard of the same at
Ephrata : and found it in the wood.

7 We will go into His tabernacle :
and fall low on our knees before His
footstool.

8 Arise, 0 Lord, into Thy resting-
place : Thou, and the ark of Thy
strength.

9 Let Thy priests be clothed with
righteousness : and let Thy saints
sing with joyfulness.

10 For Thy servant David's sake :
turn not away the presence of Thine
Anointed.

11 The Lord hath made a faithful
oath unto David : and He shall not
shrink from it ;

12 Of the fruit of thy body : shall
I set upon thy seat.

13 If thy children will keep My
covenant, and My testimonies that I

shall learn them : their children also
shall sit upon thy seat for evermore.

14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion
to be an habitation for Himself : He
hath longed for her.

15 This shall be My rest for ever :
here will I dwell, for I have a delight
therein.

16 I will bless her victuals with
increase : and will satisfy her poor
with bread.

17 I will deck her priests with
health : and her saints shall rejoice
and sing,

18 There shall I make the horn
of David to flourish : I have ordained
a lantern for Mine anointed.

19 As for his enemies, I shall
clothe them with shame : but upon
himself shall his crown flourish.

Glory be, etc.

Ecce, quam bonum. Psalm cxxxiii.
"DEHOLD, how good and joyful a
thing it is : brethren, to dwell
together in unity.

2 It is like the precious ointment
upon the head, that ran down unto
the beard : even unto Aaron's beard,
and went down to the skirts of his
clothing.

3 Like as the dew of Hermon :
which fell upon the hill of Sion.

5 For there the Lord promised
His blessing : and life for evermore.
Glory be, etc.

Ecce nunc. Psalm cxxxiv.
"DEHOLD now, praise the Lord :
all ye servants of the Lord ;

2 Ye that by night stand in the
house of the Lord : even in the courts
of the house of our God.

3 Lift up your hands in the sanc-
tuary : and praise the Lord.

4 The Lord that made heaven
and earth : give thee blessing out of
Sion.

Glory be, etc.

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Litany,

Which foUoivs the Gradual Psalms
according to the use of Sarum.

T ORD, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
0 Christ, hear us.

0 Christ, graciously hear us.
0 God the Father, of heaven, ^ .
O God the Son, Redeemer of S ^

the world, " d

0 God, the Holy Ghost, | |

0 holy Trinity, One God, ^ ^
Be merciful : spare us, good Lord.
From all evil,

From the snares of the devil.
From eternal damnation.
From the dangers threatening

our sins.

From the assaults of evil spirits.
From the spirit of fornication.
From the desire of vain glory.
From all impurity of soul and

body.

From anger and hatred and all ^

ill-will, u

From impure thoughts, ,>

From blindness of heart, '^

From lightning and tempest, ^
From sudden and unprepared g

death, i-'

By the mystery of Thy holy "o

Incarnation, O

By Thy Nativity,
By Thy holy Circumcision,
By Thy Baptism,
By Thy Fasting,
By Thy Cross and Passion,
By Thy precious Death,
By Thy glorious Resurrection,
By Thy wonderful Ascension,
By the grace of the Holy Ghost,

the Comforter,

In the hour of death : help us,

good Lord.

In the day of judgment : deliver

us, good Lord.

We sinners : beseech Thee to
hear us.

That Thou wouldest give us
peace.

That Thy mercy and pity may
keep us,

That Thou wouldest rule and
defend Thy Church,

That Thou wouldest keep the
Bishops and all Orders of the
Church in holy religion.

That Thou wouldest give peace,
true concord and victory to our
kings and princes.

That Thou wouldest keep the
congregations of all the faithful
in Thy holy service.

That Thou wouldest keep all
Christian people redeemed with
Thy precious Blood,

That Thou wouldest reward all
our benefactors with eternal bless-
ings,

That Thou wouldest deliver our
souls and the souls of our kinsfolk
from eternal damnation,

That Thou wouldest give and
preserve the fruits of the earth,

That Thou wouldest again cast
the eyes of Thy mercy upon us.

That Thou wouldest make the
obedience of our service reason-
able.

That Thou wouldest raise our
minds to heavenl}^ desires.

That Thou wouldest look upon
and lighten the miseries of the
poor and of captives.

That Thou wouldest give eter-
nal rest to all the faithful de-
parted,

That Thou wouldest hear us.

Son of God : we beseech Thee to
hear us.

0 Lamb of God, that takest away
the sins of the world,

Hear us, good Lord.

GRADUAL PSALMS AND LITANY.

321

0 Lamb of God, that takest away
the sius of the world,

Spare us, good Lord.
0 Lamb of God, that takest away
the sins of the world.

Have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father.

y. And lead us not into temptation.
I^. But deliver us from evil. y.
Shew us Thy mercy, O Lord. ly.
And grant us Thy salvation, y. Let
Thy loving mercy come also unto
us, 0 Lord. I^". Even Thy salvation
according unto Thy word. y. We
have sinned with our fathers. EJ. We
have done amiss, and dealt wickedly.
y. 0 Lord, deal not with us after
our sins. Rr. Xeither reward us after
our iniquities, y. Let us pray for
all orders of the Church. R?. Let
Thy priests be clothed with right-
eousness, and Thy saints sing with
joyfulness. y. For our brethren and
sisters. R7. My God save Thy ser-
vants and handmaidens, which put
their trust in Thee. y. For all
Christian people. R?. Save Thy
people, 0 Lord, and give Thy bless-
ing unto Thine inheritance ; feed
them, and set them up for ever.
y. Peace be within Thy walls. I^.
And plenteousness within Thy palaces.
y. May the souls of Thy servants
and handmaidens rest in peace. ^.
Amen. y. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord.
Bjl. And let mv crving come unto
Thee. y. The "Lord be with you.
I^'. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Collects.
Q GOD, Whose nature and property
is ever to have mercy and to for-
give, receive our humble petitions ;

and though we be tied and bound
with the chain of our sins, yet let the
pitifulness of Thy great mercy loose us.

^LMIGHTY and everlasting God,
Who alone workest great marvels :
send down upon our Bishops, and
Curates, and all congregations com-
mitted to their charge, the healthful
Spirit of Thy grace ; and that they
may truly please Thee, pour upon
them the continual dew of Thy bless-
ing.

Ty^E beseech Thee, Almighty God,
that Thy servant, our Sovereign,
iV"., who has received from Thy mercy
the government of this realm, may
also receive the increase of all virtues,
and being adorned therewith, may
both shun the depths of sin, and
overcome his enemies ; and, being
filled with grace, may be found worthy
to come to Thee, the Truth and the
Life, and be acceptable iu Thy sight.

Q GOD, Who by the grace of the
Holy Ghost hast poured the gifts
of charity into the hearts of Thy
faithful people : grant unto Thy ser-
vants and Th}' handmaidens for whom
we entreat Thy mercy, health both
of soul and body ; that they may love
Thee with all their strength, and
may work out with unreserved aflfec-
tion the things that are well-pleasing
unto Thee.

Q GOD, from Whom all holy de-
sires, all good counsels, and all
just works do proceed ; give unto
Thy servants that peace which the
world cannot give; that both our
hearts may be set to obey Thy com-
mandments, and also that by Thee
we, being defended from the fear of
our enemies, may pass our time in
rest and quietness.

VyE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, gra-
ciously to shew us Thine iu-
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effable mercy, that Thou mayest both
deliver us from all our sins, and set
us free from the punishments which
they deserve.

/ \ GOD, the Creator and Kedeemer
of all the faithful, grant to the
souls of Thy servants and hand-
maidens remission of all their sins ;
that the pardon they have always
desired, b}^ pious supplications may
be obtained.

WE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, in Thy

compassion to unloose the chains

of our sins, and by the intercession of

Mary, the blessed and glorious and

ever Virgin Mother of God, and of all
Saints, keep us Thy servants, and the
whole Catholic Church, in all sanc-
tity ; and purge from their vices those
joined to us by kindred or friendship,
or in the confession of the faith, and
adorn them with virtues ; grant us
peace and safety ; drive away from
our friends all enemies visible and in-
visible, and keep them from sickness ;
grant charity to our enemies, and to
all Thy faithful, living and departed,
life in the land of the living, and eter-
nal rest; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one
God, world without end. Amen.

THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS.

According to the Sarum use, the seven
reniiential Fsalins are said daily in
Lent, one at each Office with Psalm li.,
Miserere. But before a Festival in Lent,
at Xones of the Vigil, the three last
Fsalms are said, namely, Psalm cii.,
Domine exaudi ; Psalm cxxx., De pro-

' fundis ; and Psalm cxliii., Domine ex-
audi : that they may be completed before
the First Vespers of the Festival.

They are appointed to be said consecutively,
after Scxts on Ash- Wednesday, before
the blessing of ashes, and the ejection
of penitents ; after Kones on Maundy
Thursday, at the reconciliation of x>eni-
tents ; and on Rogation Monday after
Nones.

[According to the Foman use, which some
may prefer, the seven Fsalms are not
said daily, but only on Fridays in
Lent, with Litany, after Lauds. (The
Sarum Litany, p. 'd,2Q,' may thus be
used.)

The earlier partof the Sarum Ash- Wednes-

day Office is here subjoined, in order to
form a Penitential Office for use when
occasion shall serve. '\

Ant. Remember not.

[^Against Anger.']
Fomine, ne in furore. Psalm vi.
f\ LORD, rebuke me not in Thine
indignation : neither chasten me
in Thy displeasure.

2 Have mercy upon me, 0 Lord,
for I am weak : 0 Lord, heal me, for
my bones are vexed.

3 My soul also is sore troubled :
but. Lord, how long wilt Thou punish
me?

4 Turn Thee, 0 Lord, and deliver
my soul : 0 save me for Thy mercy's
sake.

5 For in death' no man remem-
bereth Thee : and who will give Thee
thanks in the pit ?

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323

6 I am weary of mj groaning;
every night wash I my bed : and
water my couch with my tears.

7 My beauty is gone for very
trouble : and worn away because of
all mine enemies.

8 Away from me, all ye that work
vanity : for the Lord hath heard the
voice of my weeping.

9 The Lord hath heard my peti-
tion : the Lord will receive my
prayer.

10 All mine enemies shall be con-
founded, and sore vexed : they shall
be turned back, and put to shame
suddenly.

Glory be, etc.

\^Agaiiist Pride.']
Beaii, quorum. Psalm xxxn.
"DLESSED is he whose um-ighteous-
ness is forgiven : and whose sin
is covered.

2 Blessed is the man unto whom
the Lord imputeth no sin : and in
whose spirit there is no guile.

3 For while I held my tongue :
my bones consumed away through
my daily complaming.

4 For Thy hand is heavy upon
me day and night : and my moisture
is like the drought in summer.

5 I will acknowledge my sin unto
Thee : and mine unrighteousness have
I not hid.

6 I said, I will confess my sin
unto the Lord : and so Thou for-
gavest the wickedness of my sin.

7 For this shall every one that is
godly make his prayer unto Thee, in
a time when Thou mayest be found :
but in the great water-floods they
shall not come nigh him.

8 Thou art a place to hide me in.
Thou shalt preserve me from trouble :
Thou shalt compass me about with
songs of deliverance.

9 I will inform thee, and teach

thee in the way wherein thou shalt
go : and I will guide thee with mine
eye.

10 Be ye not like to horse and
mule, which have no understanding :
whose mouths must be held with bit
and bridle, lest they fall upon thee.

11 Great plagues remain for the
ungodly : but whoso putteth his
trust in the Lord, mercy embraceth
him on every side.

12 Be glad, 0 ye righteous, and
rejoice in the Lord : and be joyful,
all ye that are true of heart.

Glory be, etc.

[Affainst Gluttony.']
Dojnine, ne in furore. Psalm xxxviii.
"pUT me not to rebuke, 0 Lord, in
Thine anger : neither chasten me
in Thy heavy displeasure.

2 For Thine arrows stick fast in
me : and Thy hand presseth me sore.

3 There is no health in my flesh,
because of Thy displeasure : neither
is there any rest in my bones, by
reason of my sin.

4 For my wickednesses are gone
over my head : and are like a sore
burden, too heavy for me to bear.

5 My wounds stink and are cor-
rupt : through my foolishness.

6 I am brought into so great
trouble and misery : that I go mourn-
ing all the day long.

7 For my loins are filled with a
sore disease : and there is no whole
part in my body.

8 I am feeble, and sore smitten :
I have roared for the very disquiet-
ness of my heart.

9 Lord, Thou knowest all my
desire : and my groaning is not hid
from Thee.

10 My heart panteth, my strength
hath failed me : and the sight of
mine eyes is gone from me.

11 ^Ij lovers and my neighbours

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did stand looking upon my trouble :
and my kinsmen stood afar off.

12 They also that sought after
my life laid snares for me : and they
that went about to do me evil talked
of wickedness, and imagined deceit
all the da}^ long.

13 As for me, I was like a deaf
man, and heard not : and as one that
is dumb, who doth not open his
mouth.

14 I became even as a man that
hearetb not : and in whose mouth
are no reproofs.

15 For in Thee, 0 Lord, have I
put my trust : Thou shalt answer for
me, 0 Lord, my God.

16 I have required that they,
even mine enemies, should not tri-
umph over me : for when my foot
slipped, they rejoiced greatly against
me.

17 And I, truly, am set in the
plague : and my heaviness is ever in
my sight.

18 For I will confess my wicked-
ness : and be sorry for my sin.

19 But mine enemies live, and
are mighty : and they that hate me
wrongfully are many in number.

20 They also that reward evil for
good are against me : because I follow
the thing that good is.

21 Forsake me not, 0 Lord my
God : be not Thou far from me.

22 Haste Thee to help me : 0
Lord God of my salvation.

Glory be, etc.

[Against Lust.']
Miserere mei, Deus. Psalm li.

TTAVE mercy upon me, 0 God,
after Thy great goodness : ac-
cording to the multitude of Thy mer-
cies do away mine offences.

2 Wash me throughly from my
wickedness : and cleanse me from my
sin.

3 For I acknowledge my faults :
and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against Thee only have I sin-
ned, and done this evil in Thy sight :
that Thou mightest be justified in
Thy saying, and clear when Thou
art judged.

5 Behold, I was shapen in wick-
edness : and in sin hath my mother
conceived me.

6 But lo, Thou requirest truth in
the inward parts : and shalt make
me to understand wisdom secretly.

7 Thou shalt purge me with hys-
sop, and I shall be clean : Thou shalt
wash me, and I shall be whiter than
snow.

8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy
and gladness : that the bones which
Thou hast broken may rejoice.

9 Turn Thy face from my sins :
and put out all my misdeeds.

10 Make me a clean heart, 0 God :
and renew a right spirit within me.

11 Cast me not away from Thy
presence : and take not Thy Holy
Spirit from me.

12 0 give me the comfort of Thy
help again : and stablish me with
Thy free Spirit.

13 Then shall I teach Thy ways
unto the wicked : and sinners shall
be converted unto Thee,

14 Deliver me from blood-guilti-
ness, 0 God, Thou that art the God
of my health : and my tongue shall
sing of Thy righteousness.

15 Thou shalt open my lips, 0
Lord : and my mouth shall shew
Thy praise.

16 For Thou desirest no sacrifice,
else would I give it Thee : but Thou
delightest not in burnt offerings.

17 The sacrifice of God is a trou-
bled spirit : a broken and contrite
heart, 0 God, shalt Thou not de-
spise.

18 0 be favourable and gracious

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325

uuto Sion : build Thou the walls of
Jerusalem.

19 Then shalt Thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteousness,
with the burnt offerings and obla-
tions : then shall they ofi'er young
bullocks upon Thine altar.

Glory be, etc.

[Against Avar ice. 1
Domine, exaudi. Psalm cii.

TTEAR my prayer, 0 Lord : and
let my crying come unto Thee.

2 Hide not Thy face from me in
the time of my trouble : incline Thine
ear unto me when I call ; 0 hear me,
and that right soon.

3 For my days are consumed
away like smoke : and my bones are
burnt up as it were a fi.re-brand.

4 My heart is smitten down, and
withered like grass : so that I forget
to eat my bread.

5 For the voice of my groaning :
my bones will scarce cleave to my
flesh.

6 I am become like a pelican in
the wilderness : and like an owl that
is in the desert.

7 I have watched, and am even as
it were a sparrow : that sitteth alone
upon the house-top.

8 Mine enemies revile me all the
day long : and they that are mad upon
me are sworn together against me.

9 For I have eaten ashes as it
were bread : and mingled my drink
with weeping ;

10 And that because of Thine in-
dignation and wrath : for Thou hast
taken me up and cast me down.

11 My days are gone like a shadow:
and I am withered like grass.

12 But Thou, 0 Lord, shalt endure
for ever : and Thy remembrance
throughout all generations.

13 Thou shalt arise, and have
mercy upon Sion : for it is time that

Thou have mercy upon her, yea, the
time is come.

14 And why ? Thy servants think
upon her stones : and it pitieth them
to see her in the dust.

15 The heathen shall fear Thy
Name, 0 Lord : and all the kings of
the earth Thy majesty ;

16 When the Lord shall build up
Sion : and when His glory shall
appear ;

17 When He turneth Him unto
the prayer of the poor destitute : and
despiseth not their desire.

18 This shall be written for those
that come after : and the people which
shall be born shall praise the Lord.

19 For He hath looked down from
His sanctuary : out of the heaven did
the Lord behold the earth ;

20 That He might hear the mourn-
ings of such as are in captivity : and
deliver the children grppointed unto
death ;

21 That they may declare the
Name of the Lord in Sion : and His
worship at Jerusalem ;

22 When the people are gathered
together : and the kingdoms also, to
serve the Lord.

23 He brought down my strength
in my journey : and shortened my
days.

24 But I said, 0 my God, take
me not away in the midst of mine
age : as for Thy years, they endure
throughout all generations.

25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning
hast laid the foundation of the earth :
and the heavens are the work of Thy
hands.

26 They shall perish, but Thou
shalt endure : they all shall wax old
as doth a garment;

27 And as a vesture shalt Thou
change them, and they shall be
changed : but Thou art the same,
and Thy years shall not fail.

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28 The cliildren of Thy servants
shall continue : and their seed shall
stand fast in Thy sight.

Glory he, etc.

[Affciinst Envy.']
Deprofundis. Psalm cxxx.
QUT of the deep have I called unto
Thee, 0 Lord : Lord, hear my
voice.

2 0 let Thine ears consider well :
the voice of my complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme
to mark what is done amiss : 0 Lord,
who may abide it ?

4 For there is mercy with Thee :
therefore shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord ; my soul
doth wait for Him : in His word is
my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say,
before the morning watch.

7 0 Israel, trust in the Lord, for
with the Lord there is mercy : and
with Him is plenteous redemption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel from
all his sins.

Glory be, etc.

\Against Sloth.']
Bomine, exaudi. Psalm cxliii.

TTEAR my prayer, 0 Lord, and
consider my desire : hearken unto
me for Thy truth and righteousness'
sake.

2 And enter not into judgment
with Thy servant : for in Thy sight
shall no man living be justified.

3 For the enemy hath persecuted
my soul; he hath smitten my life
down to the ground : he hath laid
me in the darkness, as the men that
have been long dead.

4 Therefore is my spirit vexed
within me : and my heart within me
is desolate.

5 Yet do I remember the time

past; I muse upon all Thy works :
yea, I exercise myself in the works
of Thy hands.

6 I stretch forth my hands unto
Thee : my soul gaspeth unto Thee as
a thirsty land.

7 Hear me, 0 Lord, and that soon,
for my spirit v/axeth faint : hide not
Thy face from me, lest I be like unto
them that go down into the pit.

8 0 let me hear Thy loving-kind-
ness betimes in the morning, for in
Thee is my trust : shew Thou me the
way that I should walk in, for I lift
up my soul unto Thee.

9 Deliver me, 0 Lord, from mine
enemies : for I flee unto Thee to hide
me.

10 Teach me to do the thing that
pleaseth Thee, for Thou art my God :
let Thy loving Spirit lead me forth
into the land of righteousness.

11 Quicken me, O Lord, for Hhy
Name's sake : and for Thy righteous-
ness' sake bring my soul out of
trouble.

12 And of Thy goodness slay mine
enemies : and destroy all them that
vex my soul ; for I am Thy servant.

Glory be, etc.

Ant. Remember not. Lord, our
offences, nor the offences of our fore-
fathers ; neither take Thou vengeance
of our sins : spare us, good Lord,
spare Thy people, whom Thou hast
redeemed with Thy most precious
blood, and be not angry with us for
ever.

Lord, have mercy.

Clirist, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father :
Silently to the end. The Priest repeats
aloud :

f'. And lead us not into temptation.
R7, But deliver us 'from evil. 'f. O
God, save Thy servants and hand-

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327

maidens. I^. AVho put their trust
in Thee. f. Send them help, 0
Lord, from the sanctuar5^ I^. And
strengthen them out of Sion. y.
Help us, 0 God of our salvation.
I^. And for the glory of Thy Name
deliver us ; and be merciful unto our
sins, for Thy Name's sake. f. Hear
my prayer, 0 Lord. ^7. And let my
crying come unto Thee. J. The
Lord be with you. I^. And with
thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Collects.
Q LOED, we beseech Thee, merci-
fully hear our prayers, and spare
all those that confess their sins unto
Thee; that they whose consciences
by sin are accused, by Thy merciful
pardon may be absolved.
T\/"E beseech Thee, 0 Lord, inspire
Thy servants with saving grace,
that their hearts may be melted by
true contrition, and Thine anger
turned away by dae repentance.
Q.RANT, we beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
our God, that these Thy penitent
servants may be continually mindful
of their purification ; and that they
may bring the same to good effect,
let the grace of Thy presence ever
prevent and follow them.
T ET Thy compassion, 0 Lord, we
beseech Thee, prevent these Thy
servants, that all their iniquities may
be blotted out by Thy ready forgive-

Q LORD, hear our supplications,
and shew forth Thy loving mercy
to Thy servants; heal their wounds,
and forgive their sins, that they, being
separated from Thee by no iniquities,
may ever hold fast unto Thee their
Lord.

Q LORD, Who in Thy mercy art
not wearied by our sin, but dost
accept our penitence ; look, we be-
seech Thee, upon Thy servants who
confess that they have grievously
sinned against Thee; for to Thee it
pertaineth to absolve offences, and
pardon sinners, and Thou hast said
that Thou wouldest not the death of
a sinner, but his repentance. Grant
therefore, 0 Lord, that these Thy
servants may keep unto Thee the
vigil of penitence here, and amending
their ways, may hereafter give Thee
thanks for eternal joys.

A GOD, Whose pardon all men need,
remember Thy servants and hand-
maidens : and because through the
deceitfulness and frailty of their
mortal bodies they are despoiled of
virtue, and have done amiss in many
things, we beseech Thee, pardon them
who confess, spare them who entreat :
that they who by their deserts are
accused, by Thy mercy may be saved ;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who
liveth and reigneth with Thee and
the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world
without end. Ameu.

OKDER rOR THE COMMENDATIOJS' OF A SOUL
BEFORE DEATH.

First is said a short Litany as follows:
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Be merciful : spare him, good Lord.

Be merciful : help him, good Lord.

Be merciful : deliver him, good

Lord.

From Thy wrath,
From an evil death, §

From the power of the devil, i^
• From the pains of hell, ^

By Thy Nativity, -t

By Thy Cross and Passion, r§

By Thy Death and Burial, ^

By Thy glorious Resurrection, o
By Thy wonderful Ascension, ^
By the grace of the Holy Ghost, "o
the Comforter, O

In the Day of Judgment,
We sinners, beseech Thee to hear
us.

That Thou wouldest spare him : we
beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father.
f. And lead us not into temptation.
I^. But deliver from evil.
While the soul is in its agony is said :

(1)
■nEPART, Christian soul, out of
this world ; in the Name of God
the Father Almighty, Who created

thee; in the Name of Jesus Christ,
the Son of the Living God, Who suf-
fered for thee ; in the Name of the
Holy Ghost, Who regenerated thee.
Thus, when thou shalt have departed
from the body, mayest thou have an
entrance to Mount Sion, the city of
the living God, the heavenly Jeru-
salem, and to an innumerable com-
pany of Angels, and to the general
assembly of the Church of the first-
born which are written in heaven.
Let God arise, and let His enemies
be scattered ; let the powers of dark-
ness flee before Him ; nor let them
dare to assault a lamb, redeemed by
the precious blood of Christ. Christ,
Who suffered His agony for thee,
preserve thee now in this agony of
death. Christ, Who died on the
Cross for thee, preserve thee from
everlasting death. He, the good
Shepherd, acknowledge His own
lamb and set thee in the fold of His
elect. He give thee to see thy Re-
deemer face to face, and, being present
with Him, to behold with happy eyes
the full manifestation of the truth
for ever and ever. Amen.

(2)

Q MERCIFUL God, 0 Gracious
God, 0 God Who according to
the multitude of Thy mercies dost
blot out the sins of the penitent, and
by the grace of remission dost remove
the guilt of past transgressions, mer-

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cifully look upon this Thy servant,
N., and hear him, wlio with entire
and hearty confession hath implored
the pardon of all his sins. Renew in
him, 0 most tender Father, what-
soever has been corrupted through
earthly frailty, or injured by the fraud
of the devil; and bring him, a member
of the body of the Church, into the
unity of the Redeemed. Have com-
passion on his groaning, 0 Lord, have
compassion on his tears ; and since
he trusteth only in Thy mercy, admit
him to the sacrament of Thy recon-
ciliation. Through.

\_Instead of Frayers (1) and (2), may he
said the following :

T COMMEND thee, dearest brother, to
-*- Almighty God, and commit thee to
Him, Whose creature thou art ; that
when thou shalt have paid the debt of
mankind by death, thou mayest return
to thy Maker, Who formed thee from
the dust of the earth. When, therefore,
thy soul shall depart from the body,
may the resplendent host of Angels
hasten to thee ; may the judicial council
of Apostles come to thee ; may the tri-
umphant army of white-robed Martyrs
meet thee; may the white and ruddy
band of Confessors encompass thee ; may
the choir of joyful Virgins receive thee ;
and may the love of the Blessed who rest
in the bosom of the Patriarchs enfold thee.
May Christ Jesus appear to thee with
a mild and gracious countenance, and
may He assign thee to be one of those
who ever stand before Him. Mayest
thou know nothing of the horror of
darkness, of the flames of hell, of rack-
ing torments. May the most hateful
adversary and his spirits give way before
thee ; may he tremble at thine approach
with accompanying Angels, and flee away
into the vast chaos of eternal night.
Let God arise, and let His enemies be
scattered, and let them also that hate
Him flee before Him ; as the smoke
vanisheth, let them vanish, and as wax
melteth before the fire, so let the sinners

perish before God. And let the righteous
be glad and rejoice before God. Let
then the legions of hell be confounded
and brought to shame, and let not the
ministers of Satan dare to hinder thy
way. May Christ, Who was crucified
for thee, deliver thee from torment ;
may Christ, Who vouchsafed to die for
thee, deliver thee from death ; may
Christ, the Son of the living God, place
thee in the ever verdant pastures of His
Paradise, and may He, the true Shep-
herd, number thee amongst His sheep.
May He absolve thee from all thy sins,
and may He assign thee a portion at
His right hand among His elect. May-
est thou see thy Redeemer face to face,
and standing before Him for ever, behold
with happy eyes the open vision of the
truth. And placed thus among the hosts
of the blessed, mayest thou enjoy the
sweetness of divine contemplation for
ever and ever. Amen.]

Let us pray.

JJ^ECEIVE Thy servant, 0 Lord,*
into the place of salvation, hoped
for from Thy mercy. I^. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, from all
the perils of hell, from the dangers
of suffering, and from all tribulation.
1^7. Amen.

Deliver Ms soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Enoch and Elias from
the common death of the world. I^.
Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Noah from the flood.
I^, Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Abraham from Ur of
the Chaldees. I^. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Job out of his suffer-
ings. I^: Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Isaac from being sacri-
ficed by the hand of his father Abra-
ham. ^7. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou

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didst deliver Lot from Sodom and
the tiames of fire. I^. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Moses from the hand of
Pharaoh, king of Eg3q)t. I^. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Daniel from the lions'
den. I^. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver the three children from
the fiery furnace, and from the hand
of an unrighteous king. ^7. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Susanna from false wit-
ness. I^. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver David from the hand
of king Saul, and from the hand of
Goliath. I^?. Amen.

Deliver his soul, 0 Lord, as Thou
didst deliver Peter and Paul from
prison. Ii7. Amen.

And, as Thou didst deliver Thy
most blessed Virgin and Martyr
Thecla from three most horrible tor-
ments, so deign to deliver the soul of
this Thy servant, and make him to
enjoy with Thee the blessedness of
heaven. I^. Amen.

Let us pray.

npO Thee, 0 Lord, we commend the
soul of Thy servant ; and we pray
Thee, 0 Lord Jesus Christ, Saviour
of the world, that Thou wouldest not
delay to place him in the bosom of
the Patriarchs, for whom Thou didst
mercifully descend into this earth.
Acknowledge, 0 Lord, Thy creature,
not created by strange gods, but by
Thee, the only true and living God ;
for there is none other God beside
Thee, 0 Lord, and none that can do
as Thou doest. Make the soul of Thy
servant, O Lord, joyful in Thy pre-
sence, and remember not his former
sins and excesses, which the violence
or heat of evil desires excited ; for al-

though he hath sinned, yet he hath
not denied the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Spirit, but hath believed,
and had a zeal for God within him,
and hath worshipped God Who made
all things. ^7. Amen.

Let us pray.
"DEMEMBEE not, 0 Lord, we pray
Thee, the sins and ignorances of
his youth, but according to Thy great
mercy remember him in the bright-
ness of Thy glory. May the heavens
be opened unto him, may the Angels
be gathered unto him ; receive, 0
Lord, Thy servant into Thy king-
dom. May holy Michael the Arch-
angel receive him, who attained to be
the prince of the heavenly warfare.
May the holy Angels of God meet
him on the way, and lead him into
the city of the heavenly Jerusalem.
May blessed Peter the Apostle receive
him, to whom the keys of the heavenly
kingdom were given by God. May
holy Paul assist him, who was counted
worthy to be a vessel of election.
May holy John, the chosen Apostle
of (jrod, intercede for him, to whom
heavenly secrets were revealed. May
all the holy Apostles pray for him, to
whom the power of binding and loos-
ing was given by the Lord. . May all
the Saints of God intercede for him,
who for the Name of Christ bore pain
in this world ; that he, delivered from
the bands of the flesh, may be counted
worthy to come to the glory of the
heavenly kingdom, being presented
by the same Thy Son our Lord Jesus
Christ, Who liveth.

If the soul continue in its agony, that
which follows, or any part of it, may
be said.
Domine, quid mtdtiplicati ? Psalm iii.
T ORD, how are they increased that
trouble me : many are they that
rise ag-ainst me.

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2 Many one there be that say of
my soul : There is uo help for him in
his God.

3 But Thou, 0 Lord, art my de-
fender : Thou art my worship, and
the lifter up of my head.

4 I did call upon the Lord with
my voice : and He heard me out of
His holy hill.

5 I laid me down and slept, and
rose up again : for the Lord sustained
me.

6 I will not be afraid for ten
thousands of the people : that have
set themselves against me round
about.

7 Up, Lord, and help me, 0 my
God : for Thou smitest all mine
enemies upon the cheek-bone ; Thou
hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8 Salvation belongeth unto the
Lord : and Thy blessing is upon Thy
people.

Glory be, etc.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.
Our Father.
f. And lead us not into tempta-
tion. R7. But deliver us from evil.
y. Save me, 0 God. ^?. For the
waters are come in, even unto my
soul. y. Take me out of the mire
that I sink not. I^. 0 let me be
delivered from them that hate me,
and out of the deep waters, f. Let
not the water-flood drown me, neither
let the deep swallow me up. I^. And
let not the pit shut her mouth upon
me. y. Awake, and stand up to
judge my quarrel. R7. Avenge Thou
my cause, my God and my Lord.
y. Shew some token upon me for
good, that they who hate me may
see it and be ashamed. I^. Be-
cause Thou, Lord, hast holpen me,
and comforted me. y. The Lord be
with you. I^'. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

QNLY-BEGOTTEK and Beloved
Son of the Living God, Who for
the redemption of the world didst
vouchsafe to be born in a manger, to
be set at nought of tlie Jews, to be
betrayed by Judas with a kiss, to be
bound with fetters, to be led as a
lamb to the slaughter, to be torn
with scourges, to be defiled with
spitting, to be crowned with thorns,
to be fastened to the Cross, to be
reckoned among the transgressors,
to die in agony : we beseech" Thee
that by these Thy most holy suffer-
ings, and by Thy Cross and Death,
Thou wouldest vouchsafe to deliver
Thy servant from the pains of hell,
and to bring him into that place
whither Thou didst bring the thief
that was crucified with Thee ; Who
livest and reignest with the Father
and the Hol}^ Ghost, ever one God,
world without end. Amen.

Tfie Fassion of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to the Four Evangelists.

JESUS taketh with Him Peter and
James and John, and began to be
sore amazed and very heavy : and
saith unto them. My soul is exceed-
ing sorrowful unto death, tarry ye
here and watch with IMe. And He
went a little farther and fell on His
face and prayed, saying, 0 My Father,
if it be possible, let this cup pass
from Me ; nevertheless, not as I will,
but as Thou wilt. And there ap-
peared an Angel unto Him from hea-
ven, strengthening Him. He went
away again the second time and
prayed, saying, Abba, Father, all
things are possible unto Thee, take
away this cup from Me: nevertheless,
not what I will, but what Thou wilt.
And being in an agony. He prayed
more earnestly, and His sweat was

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as it were great drops of blood,
falling down to the ground.

Beus in adjiitorium. Psalm, lxx.

■g-ASTE Thee, 0 God, to deliver
me : make haste to help me, 0
Lord.

2 Let them be ashamed and con-
founded that seek after ray soul : let
them be turned backward and put to
confusion that wish me evil.

3 Let them for their reward be
soon brought to shame : that cry
over me, There, there.

4 But let all those that seek Thee
be joyful and glad in Thee : and let
all such as delight in Thy salvation
say alway, The Lord be praised.

5 As for me, I am poor and in
misery : haste Thee unto me, 0 God.

6 Thou art my helper, and my
redeemer : 0 Lord, make no long
tarrying.

Glory be, etc.

"f . Hear my prayer, 0 God, and
hide not Thyself from my petition.
I^. Take heed unto me, and hear me.
"f. My heart is disquieted within me.
I^. And the fear of death is fallen
upon me. 'f. Tearfulness and trem-
bling are come upon me. I^. And
an horrible dread hath overwhelmed
me. ^. But my hope hath been in
Thee, 0 Lord. 1^7. I have said. Thou
art my God, my time is in Thy hand.
y. Lighten mine eyes, that I sleep
not in death. ^7. Lest mine enemy
say, I have prevailed against him.
^. 0 keep my soul and deliver me.
I^. Let me not be confounded, for I
have put my trust in Thee. ^. The
Lord be with you, I^. And with
thy spirit.

Let us pray.

T ORD Jesu Christ, we humbly

beseech Thy mercy, by that Thy

sorrow of soul, even unto death, and

by the agony which, when Thy Pas-
sion was at hand. Thou didst endure,
when Thy sweat was, as it were, great
drops of blood falling down to the
ground, deliver this Thy servant,
now surrounded by the agony of
death: guard him in this hour against
all assaults of the devil : deliver hivi
from the terrors of approaching death:
and because he fears through the re-
membrance of his sin, bid him be of
good courage, through the abundance
of Th}^ mercy. Who livest.

"f. Look upon my adversity and
misery. R?. And forgive me all my
sin. I^. Thou, 0 Lord God, art
full of compassion and mercy, long-
suifering, plenteous in goodness and
truth. ^. Turn Thee then unto me,
and have mercy upon me. >". For-
sake me not, 0 Lord my God. I^.
Be not Thou far from me. f. 0
that I had wings like a dove. I^.
Then would I flee away and be at
rest. "f. Let me die the death of
the righteous. ^. And let my last
end be like his.

Let us pray.
T ORD Jesu Christ, Who by the
mouth of Thy prophet didst say,
I have loved thee with an everlasting
love, therefore with loving-kindness
have I drawn thee : we beseech Thee
by the love wherewith Thou hast
loved us, that Thou wouldest vouch-
safe to offer and to shew forth to
God the Father for the soul of this
Thy servant, all the bitterness of the
Passion which Thou didst endure
upon the Cross, and deal with him
at this hour, not as his sins have
deserved, but as Thy Death hath
merited. Who livest.
These Psalms and Prayers having been
finished (or before they are finished, if
the moment of the souVs departure be
at hand), let there be read over the

ORDER FOR THE COMMENDATION OF A SOUL BEFORE DEATH. 333

dying person that which follows of the
Fassion of our Lord Jesus Christ :

A ND one of the malefactors which
were hanged railed on Hira, say-
ing, If Thou be Christ, save Thyself
and us. But the other answering,
rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou
fear God, seeing thou art in the same
condemnation ? and we indeed justly :
for we receive the due reward of our
deeds: but this Man hath done no-
thing amiss. And he said unto
Jesus, Lord, remember me when
Thou comest into Thy kingdom.
And Jesus said unto him, Yerily
I say unto thee. To-day shalt thou
be with Me in paradise. And it was
about the sixth hour, and there was
a darkness over all the earth until
the ninth hour. And about the
ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud
voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabach-
thani? that is to say, My God, My
God, why hast Thou forsaken Me ?
After this, Jesus knowing that all
things were now accomplished, that
the scripture might be fulfilled saith,
I thirst. Now there was set a vessel
full of vinegar : and they filled a
sponge with vinegar, and put it upon
hyssop, and put it to His mouth.
When Jesus therefore had received
the vinegar. He said, It is finished.
And when He had cried with a loud
voice, He said. Father, into Thy
hands I commend My Spirit : and
having said thus. He gave up the
ghost.

Let us pray.

"DE mindful, 0 most loving Jesu, of
that hour, in which, hanging on
the Cross Thou didst cry. My God,
My God, why hast Thou forsaken
Me.P And again. Father, into Thy
hands I commend My Spirit : and
having said this, didst give up the
ghost. By that Thy most precious

Death, which was our life, we pray
Thee not to forsake this Thy servant,
who hath none other helper beside
Thee; but vouchsafe to receive his
spirit and to cause Jiim to enter into
Thy kingdom, where he may love
Thee and the Father and the Holy
Ghost, with perpetual love, and to-
gether with Thy Saints and elect,
may tell of Thy loving-kindness for
ever and ever. Amen.

\_If the agony of death still continues.,

these Psalms, or any of them, may be

said :

Psalm xxii. Ders, Deus mens, p. 26.

Psalm liv. Deus, in nomine tuo, p. 29.

Psalm xcr. Qui habitat, p. 68.

Psalm exxxix. Lomine, probasti me,
p. 61.]

As soon as the soul has departed, is said :

ly. In Thee, 0 Lord, have I put
my trust, let me never be put to
confusion ; make haste to deliver
me. Into Thy hands I commend my
spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O
Lord, Thou God of truth ; cause the
light of Thy countenance to shine
upon Thy servant, f. Lord Jesus :
receive my spirit. I^. Thou hast
redeemed me, 0 Lord, Thou God of
Truth ; cause the light of Thy coun-
tenance to shine upon Thy servant.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Our Father.

^. Enter not into judgment with
Thy servant, O Lord. J^. For in
Thy sight shall no man living be
justified. Y- ^ deliver not the soul
of Thy turtle dove into the hand of
the enemy. ^7. And forget not the
congregation of the poor for ever.
f. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord. I^.
And let my crying come unto Thee. '

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Let us pray.

T'O Thee, 0 Lord, we commend Thy
servant whom Thou hast taken
from the world; and as Thou hast
delivered him from the contagion of
mortality, so be Thou pleased to give
him a portion and an inheritanc
among Thy Saints. Who livest.

[Or, instead of the above Ver sides and
Prayers :

■fp'. Come, holy ones, hasten, angels
of the Lord: receiving his soul: and
presenting it before the face of the Most
High. f. May Christ, Who called
thee, receive thee ; and may angels lead
thee into Abraham's bosom. ^7. Ee-
ceiving his soul. y. Eternal rest grant
unto Am, 0 Lord: and light perpetual
shine on him. I^. Presenting it be-
fore the face of the Most High.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have merc5^
Our Father.
"f. And lead us not into temptation.
I^\ But deliver us from evil. 'f. Eternal
rest grant unto him, 0 Lord. ^7. And
light perpetual shine upon him. ^.
From the gates of hell. I^. Deliver
his soul, 0 Lord. ^. May he rest in.
peace. Ip'. Amen. ^. Hear vl\j prayer,
0 Lord. I^. And let my crying come
unto Thee. y. The Lord be with you.
I^. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
rpO Thee, 0 Lord, we commend the
-^ soul of Thy servant, iV., that dead
unto the world, it may live unto Thee ;
and the sins which he has committed
through the frailty of this earthly life,
do Thou mercifully blot out by Thy
pitying forgiveness. Through.]

OFFICE OF THE DEAD.

The Office of the Bead is said on every
feria through Advent till Christmas
Eve, from the morrow of the Octave
of Epiphany till Tuesday in Holy Week
inclusive, and from the morrow of
Trinity Sunday till Advent, but never
on Louble Feasts., or through their
Octaves.

On these days are said usually, only Ves-
pers, one JSfoeturn, and Lauds : Noct.
1 on Monday and Thursday, Noet. 2
on Tuesday and Friday, Noct. 3 on
Wednesday and Saturday : but, if fes-
tivals intervene, so arrayiging as, if
possible, to say the 3 Nocts. once in the
course of the week.

The three Nocturns are said on special
occasions, on the first vacant feria in
Holy Week, and on All Soul's Day.

[In Roman use this is said, except in

Easter-tide, on the first day of every
month, not hindered by a Double Feast,
in which case it is said on the first day
not so hindered. But in Advent and
Lent, on every 3Ionday not so hin-
dered, except in Holy Week. In Choirs
it is said after the Office of the day,
i.e. Vespers after Vespers, and Matins
after Lauds of the day, unless the use
of the place be different : out of Choir
it is said as occasion serves. '\
Some Moman variations are bracketed.

Fespers

begin <it once with the

Ant. I will walk before the Lord.

This Ant. is sung after v. 8, at the close
of the psalm, v. 9 being omit t id.

OFFICE OF THE DEAD.

335

Dilexi, quoniam. Psalm cxvr.
T AM well pleased : that the Lord
hath heard the voice of my prayer ;

2 That He hath inclined His ear
unto me : therefore will I call upon
Him as long as I live.

3 The snares of death compassed
me round ahout : and the pains of
hell gat hold upon me.

4 I shall find trouble and heavi-
ness, and I will call upon the IS^ame
of the Lord : 0 Lord, I beseech Thee,
deliver my soul.

5 Gracious is the Lord and right-
eous : yea, our God is merciful.

6 The Lord preserveth the simple :
I was in misery, and He helped me.

7 Turn again then unto my rest,
O my soul : for the Lord hath re-
warded thee.

8 And why ? Thou hast delivered
my soul from death : mine eyes from
tears, and my feet from falling.

\_At the end of evertj Psalm and Canticle
is said in the Roman use :
Eternal rest : grant unto them, 0
Lord.

And light perpetual : shine upon
them.
J]ut neither this nor Gloria according
to Sarum.]

Ant. I will walk before the Lord :
in the land of the living.
Ant. Wo is me.

Ad Bominiim. Psalm cxx.

TXTHEX I was in trouble I called
upon the Lord : and He heard
me.

2 Deliver my soul, 0 Lord, from
lying lips : and from a deceitful
tongue.

3 What reward shall be given or
done unto thee, thou false tongue :
even mighty and sharp arrows, with
hot burning coals.

4 Wo is me, that I am constrained

to dwell with Mesech : and to have
my habitation among the tents of
Kedar.

5 My soul hath long dwelt among
them : that are enemies unto peace.

6 I labour for peace, but when I
speak unto them thereof : they make
them ready to battle.

[Eternal rest, etc.]

Ant. Wo is me : that I am con-
strained to dwell with Mesech.

Ant. The Lord shall preserve thee.
Levavi oculos. Psalm cxxi.
T WILL lift up mine eyes unto the

hills : from whence cometh my
help.

2 My help cometh even from the
Lord : Who hath made heaven and
earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to be
moved : and He that keepeth thee
will not sleep.

4 Behold, He that keepeth Israel :
shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord Himself is thy keeper :
the Lord is thy defence upon thy
right hand.

6 So that the sun shall not burn
thee by day : neither the moon by
night.

7 The Lord shall preserve thee
from all evil : yea, it is even He that
shall keep thy soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve thy go-
ing out, and thy coming in : from
this time forth for evermore.

[Eternal rest, etc.] .

Ant. The Lord shall preserve thee
from all evil : yea, it is even He that
shall keep thy soul.

Ant. If Thou, Lord.

Be proficndis. Psalm cxxx.
QUT of the deep have I called unto
Thee, 0 Lord : Lord, hear my

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2 0 let Thine ears consider well :
the voice of my complaint.

3 If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme
to mark what is done amiss : 0 Lord,
who may abide it ?

4 For there is mercy with Thee :
therefore shalt Thou be feared.

5 I look for the Lord ; ray soul
doth wait for Him : in His word is
my trust.

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord :
before the morning watch, I say, be-
fore the morning watch.

7 0 Israel, trust in the Lord, for
with the Lord there is mercy : and
with Him is plenteous redemption.

8 And He shall redeem Israel :
from all his sins.

[Eternal rest, etc.]

A7it. If Thou, Lord, wilt be ex-
treme to mark what is done amiss :
0 Lord, who may abide it ?

Ant. Despise not then.
Confitebor tibi. Psalm cxxxviii.
T WILL give thanks unto Thee, 0

Lord, with my whole heart : even
before the gods will I sing praise unto
Thee.

2 I will worship toward Thy holy
temple, and praise Thy Name, because
of Thy loving-kindness and truth :
for Thou hast magnified Thy Name,
and Thy word, above all things.

3 When I called upon Thee, Thou
heardest me : and enduedst my soul
with much strength.

4 All the kings of the earth shall
praise Thee, 0 Lord : for they have
heard the words of Thy mouth.

5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways
of the Lord : that great is the glory
of the Lord.

6 For though the Lord be high,
yet hath he respect unto the lowly :
as for the proud. He beholdeth them
afar off.

7 Though I walk in the midst of

trouble, yet shalt Thou refresh me :
Thou shalt stretch forth Thy hand
upon the furiousness of mine enemies,
and Thy right hand shall save me.

8 The Lord shall make good His
loving-kindness toward me : yea. Thy
mercy, 0 Lord, endureth for ever ;
despise not then the works of Thine
own hands.

[Eternal rest, etc.]

Ant. Despise not then, 0 Lord :
the works of Thine own hands.

f. From the gates of hell.

^7. Deliver their souls, 0 Lord.

Ant. to Mag. I heard a voice from
heaven, saying : Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord.

[f". I heard a voice from heaven,
saying unto me. I^. Blessed are the
dead which die in the Lord.

Ant. to Mag. All that the Father
giveth Me, shall come unto Me : and
him that cometh unto Me I will in no
wise cast out.]

The Frayers following are said kneeling,
and so likewise at Lauds :

Our Father, in silence, f. And
lead us not into temptation. 1^7. But
deliver us from evil.

Psalm cxLvi. Lauda, anima mea, at
Vespers, as also Psalm cxlv. Exaltabo
te, Deus, at the end of Lauds, is not
said on All Souls' Lag, nor on the dag
of a death or burial. At other times
it is '

Lauda, anima mea. Psalm cxlvi.
pRAISE the Lord, 0 my soul;
while I live will I praise the
Lord : yea, as long as I have any
being, I will sing praises unto my
God.

2 0 put not your trust in princes,
nor in any child of man : for there is
no help in them.

3 For when the breath of man
goeth forth he shall turn again to his

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earth : and then all his thoughts
perish.

4 Blessed is he that hath the God
of Jacob for his help : and whose
hope is in the Lord his God.

5 Who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that therein is : Who
keepeth His promise for ever ;

6 Who helpeth them to right that
suffer wrong : Who feedeth the
hungry.

7 The Lord looseth men out of
prison : the Lord giveth sight to the
blind.

8 The Lord helpeth them that are
fallen : the Lord careth for the right-
eous.

9 The Lord careth for the strang-
ers ; He defendeth the fatherless and
widow : as for the way of the un-
godly. He turneth it upside down.

10 The Lord thy God, 0 Sion,
shall be King for evermore : and
throughout all generations.

[Eternal rest, etc.]

f. From the gates of hell. ^7.
Deliver their souls, 0 Lord. [f. May
they rest in peace. R7. Amen. f.
Hear my prayer, 0 Lord. ^7. And
let ray crying come unto Thee. f.
The Lord be with you. ^7= And
with thy spirit.] f. I believe verily
to see the Lord. ^7. In the land of
the living, f. The Lord be with
you. ^7. And with thy spirit.

When the corpse is present, both at
Vespers and Lauds, is said the greater
Collect.

A GOD, Whose property is ever to
have mercy and to spare : we sup-
pliants intreat Thee for the soul of
Thy servant [or handmaid'] N.,
which to-day Thou hast called to de-
part from this world : that Thou
wouldest not deliver it into the hands
of the enemy, nor forget it finally,
but command it to be received by the

holy Angels, and led into the land of
the living ; and whereas it hath hoped
and believed in Thee, may it be found
worthy to rejoice in the society of
Thy Saints. Through.

On the MontKs Mind is said this Collect :

A GOD, Whose property is ever to
have mercy and to spare : look
favourably on the soul of Thy servant,
and put away all his sins; that,
loosed from the bonds of death, he
may merit to pass unto life.
On the Anniversary/.
Collect.
A.OD, Who art the Lord of mercies,
grant to the souls of Thy servants
and handmaidens, the anniversary of
whose burial we commemorate, a
place of refreshment, the quiet of
blessedness, and the glory of light.
Through.

If the Anniversary/ of one only, it is said
in the singular number.

For Bishops [or Priests'] deceased.

O.0D, Who among apostolic Priests
hast raised up Thy servants to
the dignity of the Episcopate [or
Priesthood], mercifully grant them a
share in their blessed companionship
in heaven, whose office they held on
earth.

For Brethren and Sisters.

A OD, Who art the Giver of pardon,
and the Author of human salva-
tion ; we pray Thy mercy, that.
Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, and all
Thy Saints interceding, Thou would-
est grant to all the brethren and
sisters of our congregation who have
passed out of this world, to attain
the fellowship of everlasting blessed-
ness.

General Prayer.

the Creator and Eedeemer of
all the faithful, grant to the souls
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of Thy servants and handmaidens re-
mission of all their sins : that the
favour they have always desired, by
pious supplications may be obtained.
Who livest and reignest with God
the Father, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, God, throughout all ages.

[On the Day of a Burial.
Collect.
TT7E beseech Thee, 0 Lord, deliver
^ ' the soul of Thy servant [or hancl-
maidl iV., that, dead to the world, it
may live unto Thee : and that which he
hath committed by frailty of the flesh in
his human conversation, wipe away by
the grace of Thy most merciful loving-
kindness. Through Jesus Christ our
Lord, Who liveth.

For Father and Mother.
Collect.

OGOD, Who didst command us to
honour our father and mother : gra-
ciously have mercy on the souls of my
father and mother, and cause me to see
them in the joy of eternal glory.
Through.
If for many, it is said : the souls of our

parents ; and us is substituted for me.
Jffor a father only : the soul of my, or,

our father.
If for a mother only: the soul of my,

or, our mother.

For a Man Departed.

TXCLINE Thine ear, 0 Lord, to our
-^ prayers who humbly entreat Thy
mercy : that Thou wouldest grant to
Thy servant N., whom Thou hast called
from this world, a place in the land of
peace and light, and wouldest call him
to the companionship of Thy Saints.
Through.

For a Woman Departed.
Collect.

WE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, of Thy
pity, have mercy on the soul of
Thy handmaid, N., and as Thou hast
freed her from the contagion of mor-

tality, so be Thou pleased to give her a
portion and an inheritance among Thine
elect. Through.]

y. The Lord be with you. Y^^. And
with thy spirit.

[y. Eternal rest grant unto them, 0
Lord. ly. .And light perpetual shine
upon them.] ^. May they rest in peace.
ly. Amen.

These last yy. are not said when Matins
follow immediately.

[Inv. The King, to Whom all things
live : 0 come let us worship. {Repeat.)

Venite. Psalm xcv.

r\ COME, let us sing unto the Lord :
" let us heartily rejoice in the strength
of our salvation.

2 Let us come before His presence
with thanksgi\dng : and shew ourselves
glad in Him with psalms.

The King, to Whom all things live :
0 come, let us worship.

3 For the Lord is a great God : and a
great King above all gods.

4 In Bis hand are all the corners of
the earth : and the strength of the hills
is His also.

0 come, let us worship.

5 The sea is His, and He made it :
and His hands prepared the dry land.

6 0 come, let us worship and fall
down : and kneel before the Lord our
Maker.

7 For He is the Lord our God : and
we are the people of His pasture, and
the sheep of His hand.

The King, to Whom all things live :
0 come, let us worship.

8 To-day if ye will hear His voice,
harden not your hearts : as in the day of
provocation, and as in the day of tempt-
ation in the wilderness ;

9 When your fathers tempted Me :
proved Me, and saw My works.

0 come, let us worship.

10 Forty years long was I grieved

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with this generation, and said : It is a
people that do err in their hearts, for
they have not known My ways ;

11 Unto whom I sware in My wrath :
that they should not enter into My
rest.

The King, to "Whom all things live :
0 come, let us worship.
Eternal rest grant unto them, 0 Lord :
and light perpetual shine upon them.
0 come, let us worship.
The King, to "Whom all things live :
0 come, let us worship.

This Invitafory is said only on All Souls'
Day, and on the day of a burial ; on
vhich days are said the three Xoctm'ns
following, in Roman use, icith doubled
Antiphons. At other times is said
only one Nocturn, with Lauds, in this
order: — on 2londay and Thursday^
Xocturn 1 ; on Tuesday and Friday,
Kocturn 2 ; on Wednesday and Satur-
day, Kocturn 3.]

FIRST XOCTURN.

For jIoxdat and Thursday.

{After every Psalm in the Office is said,

instead of Glory be, etc. :

Eternal rest grant unto them, 0 Lord .-
and light perpetual shine upon them,]

Ant. Make Thy way plain.
Verba mea auribus. Psalm v., p. 11.

Ant. Make Thy way plain : 0
Lord, before my face.

Ant Turn Thee.
Domine, nc in furore. Ps. vi., p. 12.

Ant. Turn Thee, 0 Lord, and de-
liver my soul : for in death uo man
remembereth Thee.

Ant. Lest.

Domine, Deus meus. Psalm vii.
Q LOED my God, in Thee have I

put my trust : save me from all
them that persecute me, and deliver
me :

2 Lest he devour my soul like a
lion, and tear it in pieces : while there
is none to help.

3 0 Lord my God, if I have done
any such thing : or if there be any
wickedness in my hands ;

4 If I have rewarded evil unto
him that dealt friendly with me :
yea, I have delivered him that with-
out any cause is mine enemy ;

5 Then let mine enemy persecute
my soul, and take me : yea, let him
tread my life down upon the earth,
and lay mine honour in the dust.

6 Stand up, 0 Lord, in Thy wrath,
and lift up Thyself, because of the
indignation of mine enemies ; arise
up for me in the judgment that Thou
hast commanded.

7 And so shall the congregation of
the people come about Thee : for their
sakes therefore lift up Thyself again.

8 The Lord shall judge the people ;
give sentence with me, 0 Lord : ac-
cording to my righteousness, and ac-
cording to the innocency that is in
me.

9 0 let the wickedness of the un-
godly come to an end : but guide
Thou the just.

10 For the righteous God : trieth
the very hearts and reins.

11 My help cometh of God : "Who
preserveth them that are true of
heart.

12 God is a righteous Judge,
strong, and patient : and God is pro-
voked eveiy day.

13 If a man will not turn, He will
whet His sword : He hath bent His
bow, and made it ready.

14 He hath prepared for him the
instruments of death : He ordaineth
His arrows against the persecutors.

15 Behold, he travaileth with mis-
chief : he hath conceived sorrow, and
brought forth ungodliness.

16 He hath graven and digged up

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a pit : and is fallen himself into the
destruction that he made for others.

17 For his travail shall come upon
his own head : and his wickedness
shall fall on his own pate.

18 I will give thanks unto the
Lord, according to His righteousness :
and I will praise the Name of the
Lord most High.

Ant. Lest he devour my soul like
a lion : while there is none to help.

f. From the gates of hell. ^7.
Deliver their souls, 0 Lord.

Our Father {wholly in silence).

The Lessons are read without Absolii-
lutions, Benedictions^ or Titles.

Lesson T. Job vii.

T ET me alone ; for my days are
vanity. What is man, that Thou
shouldest magnify him ? and that
Thou shouldest set Thine heart upon
him? and that Thou shouldest visit
him every morning, and try him
every moment ? How long wilt Thou
not depart from me, nor let me alone
till I swallow down my spittle? I
have sinned ; what shall I do unto
Thee, 0 Thou Preserver of men ?
why hast Thou set me as a mark
against Thee, so that I am a burden
to myself? And why dost Thou not
pardon my transgressions, and take
away mine iniquity ? for now shall I
sleep in the dust; and Thou shalt
seek me in the morning, but I shall
not be.

The Lessons are ended tvithout But
Thou, etc., or other conclusion.

1^. I know that my Redeemer
liveth, and that He shall stand at the
latter day upon the earth : and in my
flesh shall I see God my Saviour.
■f. Whom I shall see for m3'self, and
mine eyes shall behold, and not
another. And.

Lesson II. Job. x.
lUTY SOUL is weary of my life ; I

will leave my complaint upon
myself; I will speak in the bitterness
of my soul. I will say unto God, Do
not condemn me ; shew me wherefore
Thou contendest with me. Is it good
unto Thee that Thou shouldest op-
press, that Thou shouldest despise
the work of Thine hands, and shine
upon the counsel of the wicked ?
Hast Thou eyes of flesh ? or seest
Thou as man seeth ? are Thy days as
the days of man ? are Thy years as
man's days ? that Thou inquirest
after mine iniquity, and searchest
after my sin ? Thou knowest that I
am not wicked; and there is none
that can deliver out of Thine hand.

Ip'. Thou Who didst raise Lazarus
from the grave of corruption : do Thou
grant them, 0 Lord, rest, and a place
of pardon, f". Thou Who shalt come
to judge the quick and the dead, and
the world by fire. Do.

Lesson III. Job x.
'THINE hands have made me and

fashioned me together round
about; yet Thou dost destroy me.
Remember, I beseech Thee, that Thou
hast made me as the clay ; and wilt
Thou bring me into dust again ? Hast
Thou not poured me out as milk, and
curdled me like cheese ? Thou hast
clothed me with skin and flesh, and
hast fenced me with bones and sinews.
Thou has granted me life and favour,
and Thy visitation hath preserved my
spirit.

ly'. Lord, when Thou shalt come to
judge the earth, where shall I hide
myself from the face of Thy wrath ?
For I have grievously sinned in my
life. f". I dread and am ashamed of
that I have done; when Thou shalt
come to judge, condemn me not.
For.

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[f. Eternal rest grant unto them, 0
Lord : and light perpetual shine upon
them. For.]
When the corpse is present the I^. is

repeated from the beginning, as in Fas-

sion-tide.

Then follow Lauds, p. 346, when only
one Nocturn is said.

SECOND NOCTURN.
For Tuesday and Friday.
Ant. He shall feed me.
Dominus regit me. Ps. xxiii., p. 27.

u4.nt. He shall feed me : in a green
pasture.

Ant. Kemember not.

Ad te, Domine, levavi. Ps. xxv., p. 28.

Ant. Eemember not : the sins and
offences of my }■ outh, 0 Lord.

Ant. I believe verilj.

Dominus illuminatio. Psalm xxvii.
'THE Lord is my light, and my sal-
vation ; whom then shall I fear :
the Lord is the strength of my life ;
of whom then shall I be afraid ?

2 When the wicked, even mine
enemies and my foes, came upon me
to eat up my flesh : they stumbled
and fell.

3 Though an host of men were
laid against me, yet shall not my
heart be afraid : and though there
rose up war against me, yet will I
put my trust in Him.

4 One thing have I desired of the
Lord, which I will require : even
that T may dwell in the house of the
Lord all the days of my life, to behold
the fair beauty of the Lord, and to
visit His temple.

5 For in the time of trouble He
shall hide me in His tabernacle : yea,
in the secret place of His dwelling
shall He hide me, and set me up
upon a rock of stone.

6 And now shall He lift up mine
head : above mine enemies round
about me.

7 Therefore will I offer in His
dwelling an oblation with great glad-
ness : 1 will sing, and speak praises
unto the Lord.

8 Hearken unto my voice, 0 Lord,
when I cry unto Thee : have mercy
upon me, and hear me.

9 My heart hath talked of Thee,
Seek ye My face : Thy face, Lord,
will I seek.

10 0 hide not Thou Thy face from
me : nor cast Thy servant away in
displeasure.

11 Thou hast been my succour :
leave me not, neither forsake me, 0
God of my salvation.

12 When my father and my mother
forsake me : the Lord taketh me up.

13 Teach m'e Thy way, 0 Lord :
and lead me in the right way, because
of mine enemies.

14 Deliver me not over into the
will of mine adversaries : for there
are false witnesses risen up against
me, and such as speak wrong.

15 I should utterly have fainted :
but that I believe verily to see the
goodness of the Lord in the land of
the living.

16 0 tarry thou the Lord's leisure :
be strong, and He shall comfort thine
heart; and put thou thy trust in the
Lord.

Ant. I believe verily : to see the
goodness of the Lord in the land of
the living.

f. The righteous shall be had in
everlasting remembrance.

I^. He will not be afraid of any
evil tidings.

Our Father {wholly in silence).
Lesson IV. Job xiti.
J^NSWER Thou me. How many
are mine iniquities and sins ?

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make me to know my transgression
and my sin. Wherefore hidest Thou
Thy face, and holdest me for Thine
enemy ? Wilt Thou break a leaf
driven to and fro ? and wilt Thou
pursue the dry stubble? For Thou
writest bitter things against me, and
makest me to possess the iniquities of
my youth. Thou puttest my feet
also in the stocks, and lookest nar-
rowly unto all my paths ; Thou set-
test a print upon the heels of my
feet. And he, as a rotten thing, con-
sumeth, as a garment that is moth-
eaten.

1^. Woe is me, 0 Lord, for I have
greatly sinned in my life ; what shall
I do, and whither shall I fly, save to
Thee, my God ? Have mercy upon
me : when Thou comest in the last
day. "f . My soul also is sore troubled,
but Lord, do Thou succour it. When.

Lesson V. Job xiv.
"TV/TAN that is born of a woman is of
few days, and full of trouble.
He Cometh forth like a flower, and is
cut down : he fleeth also as a shadow,
and continueth not. And dost Thou
open Thine eyes upon such an one,
and bringest me into judgment with
Thee. Who can bring a clean thing
out of an unclean ? not one. Seeing
his days are determined, the number
of his months are with Thee, Thou
hast appointed his bounds that he
cannot pass ; turn from him, that he
may rest, till he shall accomplish, as
an hireling, his day.

ly. Remember not my sins, 0
Lord : when Thou shalt come to
judge the world by fire. f'. Make
my way plain before Thy face, 0
Lord my God. When.

Lesson VI. Job xiv.
THAT Thou wouldest hide me
in the grave, that Thou wouldest

keep me secret, until Thy wrath be
past, that Thou wouldest appoint me
a set time, and remember me ! If a
man die, shall he live again ? all the
days of my appointed time will I wait,
till my change come. Thou shalt
call, and I will answer Thee: Thou
wilt have a desire to the work of
Thine hands. For now Thou num-
berest my steps : dost Thou not watch
over my sin ?

I^. 0 Lord, judge me not according
to my deeds ; I have done nothing
worthy in Thy sight: therefore, I
beseech Thy majesty, that Thou, O
God, wouldst do away mine ofiences.
■f. Wash me throughly from mine
iniquity, and cleanse me from my
sin, for before Thee only have I
sinned. Therefore.

Sere follow Lauds, p. 346, iv/ien one
Nochirn only is said.

THIRD NOCTURN.
On "Wednesday and Saturday.

Ant. 0 Lord, let it be Thy plea-
sure.

Expectans expectavi. Ps. xl.
T WAITED patiently for the Lord :
and He inchned unto me, and
heard my calling.

2 He brought me also out of the
horrible pit, out of the mire and clay :
and set iny feet upon the rock, and
ordered my goings.

3 And He hath put a new song in
my mouth : even a thanksgiving unto
our God.

4 Many shall see it, and fear : and
shall put their trust in the Lord.

5 Blessed is the man that hath set
his hope in the Lord : and turned not
unto the proud, and to such as go
about with lies.

6 0 Lord my God, great are the
wondrous works which Thou hast
done, like as be also Thy thoughts

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which are to us-ward : and yet there is
no man that ordereth them unto Thee.

7 If I should declare them, and
speak of them : the}^ should he more
than I am able to express.

8 Sacrifice, and meat-offering, Thou
wouldest not : but mine ears hast
Thou opened.

9 Burnt offerings and sacrifice for
sin hast Thou not required : then
said I, Lo, I come.

10 In the volume of the book it is
written of me, that I should fulfil
Thj will, 0 my God : I am content
to do it ; yea, Thy law is within my
heart.

11 I have declared Thy righteous-
ness in the great congregation : lo, I
will not refrain my lips, 0 Lord, and
that Thou knowest.

12 I have not hid Thy righteous-
ness within my heart : my talk hath
been of Thy truth, and of Thy salva-
tion.

13 I have not kept back Thy
loving mercy and truth : from the
great congregation.

14 Withdraw not Thou Thy mercy
from me, 0 Lord : let Thy loving-
kindness and Thy truth alway pre-
serve me.

15 For innumerable troubles " are
come about me ; my sins have taken
such hold upon me that I am not
able to look up : yea, they are more
in number than the hairs of my head,
and my heart hath failed me.

16 0 Lord, let it be Thy pleasure
to deliver me : make haste, 0 Lord,
to help me.

17 Let them be ashamed, and con-
founded together, that seek after my
soul to destroy it : let them be driven
backward, and put to rebuke, that
wish me evil.

18 Let them be desolate, and re-
warded with shame : that say unto
me, Fie upon thee, fie upon thee.

19 Let all those that seek Thee be
joyful and glad in Thee : and let such
as love Thy salvation say alwa}-. The
Lord be praised.

20 As for me, I am poor and
needy : but the Lord careth for me.

21 Thou art my helper and re-
deemer : make no long tarrying, 0
my God.

Ant 0 Lord, let it be Thy plea-
sure to deliver me : make haste, 0
Lord, to help me.

Ant. Heal my soul, 0 Lord.
Beatvis qui intelligit. Ps. XLi.

]gLESSED is he that considereth
the poor and needy : the Lord
shall deliver him in the time of
trouble.

2 The Lord preserve him, and keep
him alive, that he may be blessed
upon earth : and deliver not Thou
him into the will of his enemies.

3 The Lord comfort him, when he
lieth sick upon his bed : make Thou
all his bed in his sickness.

4 I said. Lord, be merciful unto
me : heal my soul, for I have sinned
against Thee.

5 Mine enemies speak evil of me :
When shall he die, and his name
perish ?

6 And if he come to see me, he
speaketh vanity : and his heart con-
ceiveth falsehood within himself, and
when he cometh forth he telleth it.

7 All mine enemies whisper to-
gether against me : even against me
do they imagine this evil.

8 Let the sentence of guiltiness
proceed against him : and now that
he lieth, let him rise up no more.

9 Yea, even mine own familiar
friend, whom I trusted : who did also
eat of my bread, hath laid great wait
for me.

10 But be Thou merciful unto me.

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O Lord : raise Thou me up again,
and I shall reward them.

11 By this I know Thou favour est
me : that mine enemy doth not
triumph against me.

12 And when I am in my health,
Thou upholdest me : and shalt set me
before Thy face for ever.

13 Blessed be the Lord God of
Israel : world without end. Amen.

Ant. Heal my soul, 0 Lord : for I
have sinned against Thee.

Ant. My soul is athirst.

Psalm xLii.

T IKE as the hart desireth the
water-brooks : so longeth my soul
after Thee, 0 God. ^

2 My soul is athirst for God, yea,
even for the living God : when shall
I come to appear before the presence
of God?

3 My tears have been my meat
day and night : while they daily say
unto me. Where is now thy God ?

4 Now when I think thereupon, I
pour out my heart by myself : for I
went with 'the multitude, and brought
them forth into the house of God ;

5 In the voice of praise and
thanksgiving : among such as keep
holy day.

6 Why art thou so full of heavi-
ness, 0 my soul : and why art thou
so disquieted within me ?

7 Put thy trust in God : for I will
yet give Him thanks for the help of
His countenance.

8 My God, my soul is vexed within
me : therefore will I remember Thee
concerning the land of Jordan, and
the little hill of Hermon.

9 One deep calleth another, because
of the noise of the water-pipes : all
Thy waves and storms are gone over
me.

10 The Lord hath granted His

loving-kindness in the day-time : and
in the night-season did I sing of
Him, and made my prayer unto the
God of my life.

11 I will say unto the God of my
strength. Why hast Thou forgotten
me : why go I thus heavily, while the
enemy oppresseth me ?

12 My bones are smitten asunder
as with a sword : while mine enemies
that trouble me cast me in the teeth ;

13 Namely, while they say daily
unto me : Where is now thy God .''

14 Why art thou so vexed, 0 my
soul : and why art thou so disquieted
within me ?

15 0 put thy trust in God : for I
will yet thank Him, which is the
help of my countenance, and my God.

Ant. My soul is athirst for the
living God : when shall I come to
appear before the presence of God ?

f. Eternal rest grant unto them,
0 Lord.

^7. And light perpetual shine upon
them.

Our Father (wholly in silence).
Lesson VII. Job xvii.

"jV/TY breath is corrupt, my days are
extinct, the graves are ready for
me. Are there not mockers with me ?
and doth not mine eye continue in
their provocation ? Lay down now,
put me in a surety with thee ; who is
he that will strike hands with me?
My days are past, my purposes are
broken of, even the thoughts of my
heart. They change the night into
day : the light is short because of
darkness. If I wait, the grave is
mine house : I have made my bed in
the darkness. I have said to corrup-
tion. Thou art my father : to the
worm, Thou art my mother, and my
sister. And where is now my hope ?
as for my hope, who shall see it }

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I^. On me who sin every day, on
me who never repent, hath the fear of
death fallen: because in the grave
there is no redemption, have mercy
upon me, O God, and save me. f.
Save me, 0 God, for Thy Name's
sake, and avenge me in Thy strength.
Because.

Lesson VIII. Job xix.

bone cleaveth to my skin and
to my flesh, and I am escaped
with the skin of my teeth. Have
pity upon me, have pity upon me, 0
ye my friends ; for the hand of God
hath touched me. Why do ye per-
secute me as God, and are not satis-
fied with my flesh.'' Oh, that my
words were now written ! oh, that
they were printed in a book ! that
they were graven with an iron pen
and lead in the rock for ever ! For I
know that ray Redeemer liveth, and
that He shall stand at the latter day
upon the earth : and though after
my skin worms destroy this body,
yet in my flesh shall I see God :
whom I shall see for myself, and
mine eyes shall behold, and not an-
other ; though my reins be consumed
within me.

R7. Eternal rest grant unto them,
0 Lord : and light perpetual shine
upon them. f. Thou Who didst
raise Lazarus from the grave of cor-
ruption, do Thou, Lord, grant them
rest. And.

Lesson IX. Job x.

WHEREFORE then hast Thou
brought me forth out of the
womb ? Oh, that I had given up the
ghost, and no eye had seen me ! I
should have been as though I had
not been : I should have been carried
from the womb to the grave. Are
not my days few ? cease then, and let
me alone, that I may take comfort a

little, before I go whence I shall not
return, even to the land of darkness
and the shadow of death ; a land of
darkness, as darkness itself; and of
the shadow of death, without any
order, and where the light is as dark-
ness.

I^. Deliver me, 0 Lord, from eter-
nal death in that tremendous day :
when the heavens and the earth shall
be shaken : when Thou shalt come to
judge the world by fire. f. That
day, that day of wrath, of calamity
and misery, that great and very bitter
day. When the. f. What then,
most miserable, what shall I say, or
what shall I do, when I have done
no good thing before so great a judg-
ment.? When Thou. f. Now, 0
Christ, we entreat Thee, have mercy,
we beseech Thee : Thou Who camest
to redeem the lost, condemn not the
redeemed. When Thou. Deliver me
{down to 1st f).

This is always said when three Nocturns
are used : otherwise

I^. Deliver me, 0 Lord, from the
paths of hell. Thou Who brakest in
pieces the gates of brass : and visitedst
hell, and gavest light to them, that
they might see Thee : who dwelt in
the pains of darkness. ^. Crying,
and saying, Thou art come, our Re-
deemer. Who. Eternal rest grant
unto them, 0 Lord : and light per-
petual shine upon them. Who.

\The following ^. is said on All Souls*
Baxj, and when nine Lessons are read :

ly. Deliver me, 0 Lord, from eternal
death, in that tremendous day : when
the heavens and the earth shall be
shaken : when Thou shalt come to
judge the world by fire. "^. I tremble
and am full of fear at the judgment and
the coming wrath. When the. f. That
day, that day of wrath, of calamity and
misery, that great and too bitter day.

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"When Thou. Eternal rest grant unto
them, 0 Lord : and light perpetual
shine upon them. Deliver {doicn to
frstf).]

are begun at once with
f. May they rest in peace. I^*.
Amen.

Ant. The bones which have been
humbled.

Miserere mei Beus. Psalm lt.

"AYE mercy upon me, O God,
after Thy great goodness : ac-
cording to the multitude of Thy mer-
cies do away mine offences.

2 Wash me throughly from my
wickedness : and cleanse me from my
sin.

3 For I acknowledge my faults :
and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against Thee only have I sin-
ned, and done this evil in Thy sight :
that Thou mightest be justified in
Thy saying, and clear when Thou art
judged.

5 Behold, I was shapen in wick-
edness : and in sin hath my mother
conceived me.

6 But lo. Thou requirest truth in
the inward parts : and shalt make
me to understand wisdom secretly.

7 Thou shalt purge me with hys-
sop, and I shall be clean : Thou shalt
wash me, and 1 shall be whiter than
snow.

8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy
and gladness : that the bones which
Thou hast broken may rejoice.

9 Turn Thy face from my sins :
and put out all my misdeeds.

10 Make me a clean heart, 0
God : and renew a right spirit within
me.

11 Cast me not away from Thy
presence : and take not Thy Holy
Spirit from me.

12 0 give me the comfort of Thy
help again : and stablish me with
Thv free Spirit.

13 Then shall I teach Thy ways
unto the wicked : and sinners shall
be converted unto Thee.

14 Deliver me from blood-guilti-
ness, 0 God, Thou that art the God
of my health : and my tongue shall
sing of Thy righteousness.

15 Thou shalt open my lips, O
Lord : and my mouth shall shew
Thy praise.

16 For Thou desirest no sacrifice,
else would I give it Thee : but Thou
delightest not in burnt-offerings.

17 The sacrifice of God is a trou-
bled spirit : a broken and contrite
heart, 0 God, shalt Thou not despise.

18 0 be favourable and gracious
unto Sion : build Thou the wails of
Jerusalem.

19 Then shalt Thou be pleased
with the sacrifice of righteousness,
with the burnt offerings, and obla-
tions : then shall they offer young
bullocks upon Thine altar.

Ant. The bones which have been
humbled : shall rejoice unto the Lord.

Ant. Hear, Lord, my prayer.
Te d^ecet hymnus. Psalm lxv.

'THOU, 0 God, art praised in Sion :
and unto Thee shall the vow be
performed in Jerusalem.

2 Thou that hearest the prayer :
unto Thee shall all flesh come.

3 My misdeeds prevail against
me : 0 be Thou merciful unto our
sins.

4 Blessed is the man whom Thou
choosest, and receivest unto Thee :
he shall dwell in Thy court, and shall
be satisfied with the pleasures of Thy
house, even of Thy holy temple.

5 Thou shalt shew us wonderful
things in Thy righteousness, 0 God

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347

of our salvation : Thou that art the
hope of all the ends of the earth, and
of them that remain in the broad sea.

6 Who in His strength setteth fast
the mountains : and is girded about
with power.

7 Who stilleth the raging of the
sea : and the noise of his waves, and
the madness of the people.

8 They also that dwell in the
uttermost parts of the earth shall be
afraid at Thy tokens : Thou that
makest the out-goings of the morning
and evenmg to praise Thee.

9 Thou visitest the earth, and
blessest it : Thou makest it very
plenteous.

10 The river of God is full of
water : Thou preparest their corn, for
so Thou providest for the earth.

11 Thou waterest her furrows,
Thou sendest rain into the little
valleys thereof : Thou makest it soft
•with the drops of rain, and blessest
the increase of it.

12 Thou crownest the year with
Thy goodness : and Thy clouds drop
fatness.

13 They shall drop upon the dwell-
ings of the wilderness : and the little
hills shall rejoice on everv side.

14 The folds shall be full of sheep :
the valleys also shall stand so thick
with corn, that they shall laugh and
sing.

Ant. Hear, Lord, my prayer :
unto Thee shall all flesh come.

Ant. Thy right hand.
Deus, Dens mens. Psalm lxtii.
r\ GOD, Thou art my God : early
^ will I seek Thee.

2 My soul thirsteth for Thee, my
flesh also longeth after Thee : in a
barren and dry land where no water is.

3 Thus have I looked for Thee in
holiness : that I might behold Thy
power and glory.

i 4 For Thy loving kindness is
I better than the life itself : my lips
I shall praise Thee.

5 As long as I live will I magnify
Thee on this manner : and lift up my
hands in Thy Name.

6 My soul shall be satisfied even
as it were with marrow and fatness :
when my mouth praiseth Thee with

j joyful lips.

7 Have I not remembered Thee
in my bed : and thought upon Thee
when I was waking.'

8 Because Thou hast been my
helper : therefore under the shadow
of Thy wings will I rejoice.

9 My soul hangetli upon Thee :
Thy right hand hath upholden me.

10 These also that seek the hurt
of my soul : they shall go under the
earth.

11 Let them fall upon the edge of
the sword : that they may be a por-
tion for foxes.

12 But the King shall rejoice in
God ; all they also that swear by
Him shall be commended : for the
mouth of them that speak lies shall
be stopped.

Deus misereatur. Psalm lxvii.

OD be merciful unto us, and bless
us : and shew us the light of His
countenance, and be merciful unto
us ;

2 That Thy way may be known
upon earth : Thy saving health
among all nations.

3 Let the people praise Thee, 0
God : yea, let all the people praise
Thee.

4 0 let the nations rejoice and be
glad : for Tliou shalt judge the folk
righteousl}', and govern the nations
upon earth.

5 Let the people praise Thee, O
God : let all the people praise Thee.

6 Then shall the earth bring forth

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OCCASIONAL OFFICES.

her increase : and God, even our own
God, shall give us His blessing.

7 God shall bless us : and all the
ends of the world shall fear Him.

Ant. Thy right hand : hath up-
holden me, 0 Lord.

Ant. From the gates of hell.
SoxG OF Hezekiah.
Uffo dixi. Isaiah xxxviii.
T SAID, in the cutting off of my
days : I shall go to the gates of
the grave.

2 I am deprived of the residue of
my years : I said, I shall not see the
Lord, even the Lord, in the land of
the living.

3 I shall behold man no more :
with the inhabitants of the world.

4 Mine age is departed : and is
removed from me as a shepherd's
tent.

5 I have cut off like a weaver my
life : He will cut me off with pining
sickness.

6 Prom day even to night wilt
Thou make an end of me : I reckoned
till morning that, as a lion, so will
He break all my bones.

7 From day even to night wilt
Thou make an end of me : like a
crane or a swallow so did I chatter ;
I did mourn as a dove.

8 Mine eyes fail : with looking up-
ward.

9 0 Lord, I am oppressed ; un-
dertake for me : what shall I say?
He hath both spoken unto me, and
Himself hath done it.

10 I shall go softly all my years :
in the bitterness of my soul.

11 0 Lord, by these things men
live, and in all these things is the
life of my spirit : so wilt Thou recover
me, and make me to live ; behold, for
peace I had great bitterness.

12 But Thou hast in love to my

soul delivered it from the pit of cor-
ruption : for Thou hast cast all my
sins behind Thy back.

13 For the grave cannot praise
Thee, death cannot celebrate Thee :
they that go down into the pit cannot
hope for Thy truth.

14 The living, the living, he shall
praise Thee, as I do this day : the
father to the children shall make
known Thy truth.

15 The Lord was ready to save
me : therefore we will sing my songs
to the stringed instruments all the
days of our life in the house of the
Lord.

Ant. From \hQ gates of hell :
deliver my soul, 0 Lord.

Ant. Let every spirit.

Laudate Domimim. Psalm cxlviii.

Q PRAISE the Lord of heaven :
praise Him in the height.

2 Praise Him, all ye angels of
His : praise Him, all His host.

3 Praise Him, sun and moon :
praise Him, all ye stars and light.

4 Praise Him, all ye heavens : and
ye waters that are above the heavens.

5 Let them praise the Name of
the Lord : for He spake the word,
and they were made ; He commanded,
and they were created.

6 He hath made them fast for
ever and ever : He hath given them
a law which shall not be broken.

7 Praise the Lord upon earth : ye
dragons, and all deeps ;

8 Fire and hail, snow and vapours :
wind and storm, fulfilling His word ;

9 Mountains and all hills : fruit-
ful trees and all cedars ;

10 Beasts and all cattle : worms
and feathered fowls ;

11 Kings of the earth and all
people : princes and all judges of the
world.

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349

12 Youno^ men and maidens, old
men and children, praise the Name
of the Lord : for His Xame only is
excellent, and His praise above hea-
ven and earth.

13 He shall exalt the horn of His
people ; all His saints shall praise
Him : even the children of Israel,
even the people that serveth Him.

Canlate Bo > ino. Psalm cxlix.

r\ SING unto the Lord a new song :
let the congregation of saints
praise Him.

2 Let Israel rejoice in Him that
made him : and let the children of
Sion be joyful in their King.

3 Let them praise His Xame in
the dance : let them sing praises unto
Him with tabret and harp.

4 For the Lord hath pleasure in
His people : and helpeth the meek-
hearted.

5 Let the saints be joyful with
glory : let them rejoice in their
beds.

6 Let the praises of God be in
their mouth : and a two-edged sword
in their hands :

7 To be avenged of the heathen :
and to rebuke the people :

8 To bind their kings in chains :
and their nobles with links of iron.

9 That they may be avenged of
them, as it is written : Such honour
have all His saints.

Laudate Dominum. Psalm cl.

Q PRAISE God in His holiness :
praise Him in the firmament of
His power.

2 Praise Him in His noble acts :
praise Him according to His excel-
lent greatness.

3 Praise Him in the sound of the
trumpet : praise Him upon the lute
and harp.

4 Praise Him in the cymbals and
dances : praise Him upon the strings
and pipe.

5 Praise Him upon the well-tuned
cymbals : praise Him upon the loud
cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath
breath : praise the Lord.

Ant. Let every spirit : praise the
Lord.

y. Eternal rest grant unto them,
0 Lord.

R7. And light perpetual shine upon
them.

Ant. to Ben. I am the Resurrec-
tion and the Life : he that believeth
in Me, though he were dead, yet
shall he live, and whosoever liveth
and believeth in Me, shall never
die.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Our Father.

Psalm cxLV., Exaltabo te Deus, p. 64.

Fetitions and Collects as at Vespers^
except

On the Month's Mind.
Collect.
^LMIGHTY, Everiasting God,
Whose mercies are never en-
treated without hope : be propitious
to the soul of Thy servant, that, as
he departed out of this life in the
confession of Thy Xame, so he may
be gathered into the company of Thy
Saints.

For Bishops {or Friests).

GOD, Whose mercies are without
number, receive our prayers for

the souls of Thy servants the bishops ;

and grant them a dwelling-place in

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OCCASIONAL OFFICES.

light and joy among the company of
Thy Saints.

For Brethren and Sisters.
Collect.
JNCLINE Thine ear (p. 338).

Let us pray.

Then are said prayers for friends, in
silence, after which is said aloud the
following general

Collect.
TYTE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, let our
prayers and supplications avail
for the souls of all the faithful de-
parted : that Thou mayest both de-
liver them from all their sins, and
make them partakers of Thy redemp-
tion. Who livest.

^. May they rest in peace. ly.
Amen.

Here ends the Office of the Dead.

ITINEKAEY.

Ant. Into the way of peace : and
prosperity, the Almighty and mer-
ciful Lord direct our steps : and the
Angel Eaphael go with us in the
way, that with peace, safety, and
joy, we may return home.

Benedict us, p. 8.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Our Father.

■^. And lead us not into tempta
tion. i^. But deliver us from evil
f. 0 God, save Thy servants. B^
Which put their trust in Thee, f
Send us help from the Sanctuary
I^. And strengthen us out of Sion
'f. Be unto us, O Lord, a tower of
strength. I^. From the face of the
enemy, f. Let the enemy have no
advantage over us. I^. Neither the
son of wickedness approach to hurt
us. f. Blessed be the Lord this
day. P^. The God of our salvation
make our journe}'- prosperous, "f.
Shew us Thy ways, 0 Lord. I^''.
And teach us Thy paths, f. 0 that

my ways were made so direct. R"'.
That 1 might keep Thy statutes, f.
The crooked shall be made straight.
^7. And the rough places plain, f.
God shall give His Angels charge
over thee. i^. To keep thee in all
thy ways. y. Hear my prayer, O
Lord. i^. And let my crying come
unto Thee. f. The Lord be with
you. I^. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Collects.
Q GOD, Who leddest the children
of Israel on dry land through the
midst of the sea, and by the leading
of a star didst shew the three Magi
the way to come to Thee ; grant us,
we beseech Thee, a prosperous journey
and a tranquil time, that. Thy holy
Angel accompanying us, we may
safely reach the place whither we go,
and finally attain the haven of ever-
lasting salvation.

f) GOD, Who didst bring Abraham
^ Thy servant from Ur of the Chal-
dees, and didst keep him in safety
through all the ways of his pilgrim-

ITINEEART.

351

age; we beseech Thee that Thou
wouldest protect Thy servants. Be
to us, 0 Lord, in setting forth a
support, in the way a consolation,
in heat a shadow, in rain and cold
a covering, in weariness a chariot,
in adversity a support, in slippery
places a staff, in shipwreck a port ;
that, Thou being oiir Leader, we may
prosperously reach the place whither
we go, and at length return in safety
to our home.

^SSIST us mercifully, 0 Lord, in
these our supplications and prayers,
and dispose the way of Thy servants
towards the attainment of everlasting
salvation ; that among all the changes

and chances of this mortal life, they
may ever be defended by Thy most
gracious and ready help.

RANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that Thy family may walk
in the way of salvation, and, follow-
ing the counsels of blessed John the
forerunner, may safely come to Him
Whom he foretold. Thy Son Jesus
Christ our Lord, Who liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the Holy
Ghost, ever one God, world without
end. Amen.

'f. Let us go forth in peace.
^7. In the Name of the Lord.
Amen.

A TABLE

OF THE MOVEABLE FEASTS FOR TWENTY-ONE YEARS.

a
o .

■a p.
3

■i

1
1

1880

18.

Jan. 25

Feb. 11

Mar. 28

May 6

May 16

May 27

Nov. 28

1881

Feb. 13

Mar. 2

AprU17

26 i June 5

June 16

1882

Feb. 22

18 ! May 28

Dec. 3

1883

Jan. 21

Mar. 25

3 ! — 1 13

May 24

1884

Feb. 10

April 13

22 ' June 1 | Ju£e 12

Nov. 30

1885

14 ^ May 24 I 4

1886

Mar.lO

June 3 June 13

1887

Feb. 23

May 19 ; Mav 29

1888

Jan. 29

10 1 — - 20

May 31

Dec. 2

1889

Feb. 17

Mar. 6

30 I June 9

June 20

1890

Feb. 19

15 i May 25

Nov. 30

1891

Jan. 25

Mar. 29

7| 17

May 28

1892

.CB

Feb. 14

Mar. 2

April 17

26 June 5

June 16

1893

Jan. 29

Feb. 15

11 IMav 21

Dee. 3

1894

Mar. 25

3I "13

May 24

1895

Feb. 10

April 14

23 June 2 ! June 13

1896

14 May 24 1 4

Nov. 29

1897

Mar. 3

27 June 6 17

1898

Feb. 23

19 May 29 ' 9

1899

Jan. 29

11 1 21 i 1

Dec. 3

1900

Feb. 11

24 ! June 3 1 14

A TABLE

OF THE VIGILS, FASTS AND DAYS OF ABSTINENCE TO BE OBSEKVED IN THE YEAR.

The Nativity of our Lord,

The Purification of the Blessed

Tirgin Mary,
The Annunciation of the Blessed

Virgin,
Easter Day,

The Evens or Vigils before
Ascension Day,
Pentecost,
S. Matthias,
S. John Baptist,
S. Peter,
S. James,

S. Bartholomew,

S. Matthew,

SS. Simon and Jude,

S. Andrew,

S. Thomas,

All Saints.

Note, that if any of these Feast-days fall upon a Monday, then the Vigil or Fast-day
shall be kept upon the Saturday, and not upon the Sunday, ne.tt before it.

Days of Fasting or Abstinence.

I.— The Forty Days of Lent.

II.— The Ember Days at the Four Seasons, being the "Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
after the First Sunday in Lent, the Feast of Pentecost, September 14, and December 13.

III. — The Three Rogation Days, being the Monday, Tuesday, and "Wednesday before
Holy Thursday, or the Ascension of our Lord.

IV. — All the Fridays in the year, except Christmas Day.

INDEX OF PSALMS.

Ad Dominmn

Ad Te, Domine, levavi

Ad Te levavi oculos meos

Beati immaculati
Beati omnes
Beatus qui intelligit
Beati quorum
Beatus vir
Benedictus Dominus
Benedixisti, Domine
Bonum est confiteri

Psalm Page

cxx. 52

XXV. 28

cxxiii. 54

cxix. 30

cxxviii. 56

xli. 343

xxxii.

cxii.

cxliv.

Ixxxv.

xcii.

Cantate Domino . . . . cxlix.

Confitebor tibi . . . . cxi.

Confitebor tibi, quoniam . . cxxxviii.
Confitemini Domino, quoniam cxviii.
Confitemini Domino, quoniam (2) cxxxvi.
Credidi . . . . cxvL (v. 10)

Cum invocarem . . . . iv.

De profundis

cxxx

Deus, Deus mens

xxii.

Deus, Deus mens (2)

Ixiii.

Deus, in adjutorium

Ixx.

Deus in nomine

liv.

Deus misereatur

Ixvii.

Dilexi quoniam

cxvi.

Dixit Dominus

ex.

Domine, clamavi

cxli.

Domine, Deus meus

vii.

Domine exaudi

cii.

Domine exaudi (2) . .

cxliii

Domine, ne in furore

Domine, ne in furore (2)

. xxxviii.

Domine, non est . .

cxxxi.

Domine probasti

cxxxix.

Domine, quid multiplicati ? .

iii

Domine refugium . .

xc.

Domini est terra

xxiv

Dominus illuminatio

xxvii.

Dominus regit me . .

xxiii

Dominus regnavit . .

xciii.

306

47
60
29
59
52
67

332
29
5
51
47
62

339
46
19
12
41
57
61

330
17
27

341
27

Psalm Page

Eece nunc benedicite

cxxxiv.

Ecce quam bonum . .

cxxxiii.

Eripe me, Domine . .

cxl.

Exaltabo Te, Deus . .

cxlv.

Expectans expectavi

xl.

342

Inelina, Domine

Ixxxvi.

307

In convertendo

cxxvi.

In exitu Israel

cxiv.

In te, Domine, speravi xxxi

(tor. 6)

Jubilate Deo

Judica me, Deus

xliii.

Judica me, Domine . .

xxvi.

Laetatus sum in his . .

cxxii.

Lauda anima mea . .

cxlvi.

Lauda Hierusalem . . cxlvii. {v. 12)

Laudate Dominum de coelis . .

cxlviii.

Laudate Dominum in Sanctis

cl.

Laudate Dominum omnes

cxvii.

Laudate Dominum, quoniam

cxlvii.

Laudate nomen Domini

cxxxv.

Laudate, pueri

cxiii.

Levavi oculos meos

cxxi.

Memento, Domine . .

exxxii.

Miserere mei, Deus . .

li.

Nisi Dominus

cxxvii.

Nisi quia Dominus . .

cxxiy.

Non nobis Domine . .

cxv.

Quam diiecta

Ixxxiv.

306

Quemadmodum

xlii.

344

Qui confidunt in Domino

cxxv.

Qui habitat

xci.

Saepe expugnaverunt me

cxxix.

Super flumina

cxxxvii.

Te decet hymnus

Ixv.

Verba mea auribus . .

Voce mea ad Dominum

cxlii.

INDEX OF HYMNS.

Ad Coenam Agni providi
Adesto Sancta Trinitas
Sterne coeli gloria
^51terne rerum Conditor
Sterne Rectoi- siderum
-Sterne Rex Altissime
Ales diei nuntius
Alma chorus Domini
Angiilare fundamentum
Annue Christe
A Patre unigenitus
A solis ortus caidine
Audi, Benigne Conditor
Aurea luce et decore roseo
Aurora jam spargit polum
Ave maris Stella

Beata nobis gaudia

Christe Redemptor omnium

Chorus novae Hierusalem

Christe, qui lux es et dies

Christe sanctorum decus Angelorum

Claro paschali gaudio

Coelestis formam gloriae

CoUaudemus Magdalene

Coeli Deus sanctissime

Conditor alme siderum

Cultor Dei memento

Custodes hominum psallimus Angelos

Crux ildelis

Deus, Creator omnium
Deus, tuorum militum

Ecce jam noctis
Ecce tempus idoneum
Ex more docti mvstico
Exultet coelum laudibus
Exultet cor precordiis

Festum matris gloriosae

Haec rite mundi gaudia
Hostis Herodes impie
Hujus obtentu

Immense coeli Conditor
Impleta gaudent viscera
Impleta sunt qua concinit
Iste Confessor

Jam Christus astra ascenderat
Jam lucis orto sidere
Jesu, auctor clementiae
Jesu, corona Virginum

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. 213

. 279

. 274

. 121
75

. 150

. 296

. 259

. 118

. 218

". 141

. 131

. 215

. 281

. 270

. 229

. 113

. 229

. 120

. 186

. 258

. 222

. 185

. 25

. 283

. 227

Jesus, in pace imperat
Jesu, nostra Redemptio
Jesu, quadiigen arise
Jesu, Redemptor omnium
Jesu, Salvator seculi
Jesu, Salvator seculi (2)

Laetabvmdus

Lucis Creator optime

Lustra sex, qui jam peracta . .

Lux ecce surgit aurea

Magnae Deus potentise
Martyr Dei

Nox et tenebrae et nubUa
Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus . .

O gloriosa foemina

O lux beata Trinitas

O Maria, noli flere

0 nata Lux de lumine

O nimis felix

O Pater sancte, mitis atque pie

O salutaris fulgens Stella maris

O quam glortflca luce coruscas

Plasmator hominis Deus

Quod chorus vatum

Rector potens, verax Deus . .
Rerum Deus tenax vigor
Rex gloriose martyrum

Sacris solemniis
Salvator mundi Domine
Sancte Dei pretiose
Sanctorum meritis
Sermone blando Angelus
Splendor Paternce glorite

Te lucis ante terminum
TeUuris in gens Conditor
Tibi Christe splendor Patris . .
Tristes erant Apostoli
Tu Christe nostrum gaudium

Urbs beata Hierusalem

Ut queant laxis resonare fibris

Teni Creator Spiritus
Yeni Redemptor gentium
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Verbum supernum prodiens . .
YexUla Regis prodeunt
Virglnis proles opifesque matris
Vox clara ecce intonat

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INDEX OF HTMN8.

Page

All glorious King of MartjTS Thou . . 104

Almighty God, AYho from the flood . . 121

A type of those bright rays on high . . 279

A thrilling voice by Jordan rings . . 77

Ave, Star of ocean .. .. 210

Before the ending of the day . . 69

Behold the golden dawn arise . . 121

Be present, Holy Trinity . . 191

Blest joys for mighty wonders wrought 188

Blessed "citv, heavenly Salem .. 231

Breathed on by God the Holy Ghost . . 186

Choir of the Lord our God . . . . 185
Christ is made the sure foundation . . 231
Christ, of the holy Angels light and glad-
ness . . . . 295
Come Holv Ghost, our souls inspire . . 187
Come Holv Ghost, with God the Son . . 38
Come, Thou Holy Paraclete . . 186
Come, Thou Redeemer of the earth . . 93
Creator of the stars of night . . 75

Dawn sprinkles all the east with light . . 122

Dread Framer of the earth and sky . . 119

Earth's mighty Maker, Whose command 120

Eternal glory of the sky . . . . 121

Eternal ruler of the sky . . . . 297

Eternal monarch, King most high . . 179

Faithful Cross ! above all other . . 259

From God the Father, Virgin-born . . 114

From lands that see the sun arise . . 94

Fulfilled is all that David told . . 258
Full of gladness .. ..250

God of all mercy, as for us she pleadeth 229

He, the Confessor . . . . 222
Hence, night and clouds that night-time

brings .. ..120

In this our bright and Paschal day . . 213

Jesu, Redemption all divine . . 179

Jesu, the Law and Pattern, whence . . 142

Jesu, the Virgins' Crown, do Thou . . 227

Jesu, the world's Redeemer, hear . . 223

Jesu, Thou source of pity blest . . 283

Jesu, Who brought'st redemption nigh. . 169

Jesus now reigns in Heaven, and thence 282

Let the round world with songs rejoice 215

Let this our solemn feast . . . . 194

Lo, now is our accepted day . . 141
Lo, now the melting shades of night are

ending . . . . 7

Maker of men, from Heaven Thy throne 121

Page
Now Christ, ascending whence He came 185
Now that the daylight fills the sky
Offspring, yet Maker of Thy Virgin

Mother
Of the glorious Virgin Mother, now the

festal day is come
O blest Creator, God most high
O blest Creator of the light
O Christ, Thou Lord of worlds
O Christ, Redeemer of mankind
O Christ, Who art the Light and Day . .
O glorious Virgin, throned in rest
O God, creation's secret force
O God of truth, O Lord of might
O God, Thy soldiers' Crown and Guard
O God, Whose hand hath spread the sky
O great Creator of the sky
O Jesu, Saviour of the earth
O Maker of the world, give ear
O holy Father, merciful and loving
O let the heart exulting beat
O Light, which from the Light hath birth
O Saint thrice happy, merit high attaining
O that once more to sinful man descending
O Trinity of blessed light
O with what glorious lustre resplendent
Saviour of man and Lord alone . . 69

Saint of God, elect and precious . . 99

Servant of Chi-ist, remember . . 150

Sing we now of Mary's trial . . 274

Star, with thy bright beams shining o'er

the ocean . . .271

Th' Apostles' hearts were full of pain . . 212
That which of old the reverend choir of

prophets .. ..248

Thee, 0 Christ, the Father's splendour. . 294
The fast, as taught by holy lore . . 131

The Lamb's high banquet we await . . 171
The merits of the Saints . . . . 220

The royal banners forward go . . 149

The winged herald of the day . . 120

The Word of God proceeding forth . . 195
The world and all its boasted good . . 229
Thirty years among us d^^•elling . . 151

Thou, Christ, Who art our Joy alone . . 180
Thou Brightness of the Father's ray . . 119
Thou followest, martyr of thy God . . 289
Watchful guardians of men . . 296

Weep not, Mary, weep no longer . . 275

Why, impious Herod, vainly fear . . 113

With gentle voice the Angel gave . . 170

With golden light of morn . . 266

Ye choirs of new Jerusalem . . . . 168

227

270
118
49

215
302
132
211
44
41
218
121
120
301
183
192
281
279
264
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66
286

J. I'ALMER, PRINTER, JKSUS LAXK, CAMBRIDGE.

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